Gravel Sea Cucumber
Neopentadactyla mixta
- Group: Sea Cucumber
- Typical depth: 15–70 m
- For divers: safe
Burrowed into coarse shell sand, gravel or maerl where strong currents sweep past, this sea cucumber feeds by spreading sticky branched tentacles to trap drifting particles. It lives between about 15 and 70 metres and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Dendrochirotida › Phyllophoridae › Neopentadactyla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 124685.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gravel Sea Cucumber live?
- The Gravel Sea Cucumber (Neopentadactyla mixta) is typically found at 15–70 m.
- Is the Gravel Sea Cucumber dangerous to divers?
- The Gravel Sea Cucumber is harmless to divers.