How deep does the Royale Cucumber live?

The Royale Cucumber (Parastichopus regalis) is typically found at 5–800 m.

How big does the Royale Cucumber get?

The Royale Cucumber grows to about 35 cm.

Royale Cucumber

Parastichopus regalis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 5–800 m
Max size: 35 cm
IUCN status: LC

The royal sea cucumber sprawls across the continental shelf carrying large papillae on its back, swallowing sediment and digesting the organic matter within. It lives from around five metres down to about 800 metres and grows to roughly 35 centimetres, and is taken by trawl as a delicacy in parts of the Mediterranean.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Synallactida › Stichopodidae › Parastichopus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 149898.

FAQ

How deep does the Royale Cucumber live?: The Royale Cucumber (Parastichopus regalis) is typically found at 5–800 m.
How big does the Royale Cucumber get?: The Royale Cucumber grows to about 35 cm.