Creature ID Help?

[Kryssa]

Would love some help IDing these 2 guys. Seen around Roatan during Thanksgiving week. Thank you!

 

[t-mac]

First one is a Flamingos Tongue. Don't recognize the other. Good luck.

 

[Doc]

#2 looks rather Fire Wormish-like... I wouldn't go by the color rendition of the image. They do live and feed on that specific Coral.

Bearded Fireworm - Hermodice carunculata - Fireworms - - Caribbean Reefs

I know they must have pointed out some more exotic stuff for you during your week at CocoView. Are you going to post a trip report?

 

[parrotheaddiver]

Doc is correct...that one just doesn't have his/her fire exposed no touchy....hurt bad....

 

[Doc]

Doc is correct...that one just doesn't have his/her fire exposed no touchy....hurt bad....

But excellent with garlic and butter.

 

[LiquidDivingAdventure]

Yep, I'd say fire worm too. I usually see them more red in color.

 

[AaronRiot]

But excellent with garlic and butter.

Out of curiosity, do the stinging bits need to be removed to eat them, or does cooking them neutralize things?

 

[Kryssa]

Thanks all! I'm sure many of the things we did see were more rare, these are just 2 of my favorite pics!

I'll try to write up a trip report today

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