Donkey Dung Sea Cucumber
Holothuria mexicana
- Group: Sea Cucumber
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- IUCN status: LC
The donkey dung sea cucumber is a thick, blunt animal reaching half a metre, sifting organic matter from seagrass beds and muddy sand. It lives in shallow water down to about twenty metres, often near reefs and mangroves.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Holothuriida › Holothuriidae › Holothuria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 125180.
FAQ
- How deep does the Donkey Dung Sea Cucumber live?
- The Donkey Dung Sea Cucumber (Holothuria mexicana) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- How big does the Donkey Dung Sea Cucumber get?
- The Donkey Dung Sea Cucumber grows to about 50 cm.