How deep does the Black Sea Cucumber live?

The Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria forskali) is typically found at 1–125 m.

How big does the Black Sea Cucumber get?

The Black Sea Cucumber grows to about 25 cm.

Black Sea Cucumber

Holothuria forskali

Group: Sea Cucumber
Typical depth: 1–125 m
Max size: 25 cm
IUCN status: LC

This dark sea cucumber defends itself by shooting out sticky white threads that tangle and discourage attackers. If pestered further it can expel much of its gut and regrow it later, and it grows to about 25 centimetres across a wide range of depths.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1670329.

FAQ

How deep does the Black Sea Cucumber live?: The Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria forskali) is typically found at 1–125 m.
How big does the Black Sea Cucumber get?: The Black Sea Cucumber grows to about 25 cm.