Is this a common bristle worm?

[Thalasstronaut]

See attached photos.

Only happened to see this guy because he was burrowing up near the glass. Small, about the girth of a thin earthworm, maybe. Doesn’t have the flat coloration of bristle worms I’ve seen photos of. More of a slightly “holographic” pink. From certain angles he seems almost shimmery.

Couldn’t get a good look at mouth parts, but he definitely seemed to be moving something near his top end as he moved to the surface. Didn’t look like sharp mandibles like a bobbit but definitely distinct mouth parts.

Thanks in advance.

 

[exnisstech]

Can't really see details but the color looks similar to the bristle worms I get.

 

[kevgib67]

See attached photos.

Only happened to see this guy because he was burrowing up near the glass. Small, about the girth of a thin earthworm, maybe. Doesn’t have the flat coloration of bristle worms I’ve seen photos of. More of a slightly “holographic” pink. From certain angles he seems almost shimmery.

Couldn’t get a good look at mouth parts, but he definitely seemed to be moving something near his top end as he moved to the surface. Didn’t look like sharp mandibles like a bobbit but definitely distinct mouth parts.

Thanks in advance.

Not enough to see in order for me to id. Can you pull it out with tweezers and place it in a container and take a picture?

 

[Thalasstronaut]

Not enough to see in order for me to id. Can you pull it out with tweezers and place it in a container and take a picture?

Tried but by the time I got back to the tank it had vanished.

Here is a better shot of the mouth portion.

 

[Thalasstronaut]

Can't really see details but the color looks similar to the bristle worms I get.

I guess my biggest concern is the defined “mouth.” Do bristle worms have noticeable mandibles?

 

[exnisstech]

TBH I have so many I never really paid much attention details. Here's a larger one that might help with an ID?

 

[kevgib67]

I guess my biggest concern is the defined “mouth.” Do bristle worms have noticeable mandibles?

The do, jaw like structure.

 

[KrisReef]

Another “Show Me Your Worm” thread.

That last one looks like a lamprey.

 

[JonoH]

TBH I have so many I never really paid much attention details. Here's a larger one that might help with an ID?

Unsure if impressed...or disgusted that your holding it in your hands

 

[JonoH]

Another “Show Me Your Worm” thread.

That last one looks like a lamprey.