Tubular Sea Cucumber

Holothuria tubulosa

Tubular Sea Cucumber

A common Mediterranean sea cucumber that crawls over sand, mud and rock at almost any depth, reaching about thirty centimetres. It swallows sediment and digests the organic scraps within, and it is fished in places for food and for export.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Holothuriida › Holothuriidae › Holothuria

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 125182.

FAQ

How deep does the Tubular Sea Cucumber live?
The Tubular Sea Cucumber (Holothuria tubulosa) is typically found at 0–123 m.
How big does the Tubular Sea Cucumber get?
The Tubular Sea Cucumber grows to about 30 cm.