Pinkfish
Holothuria edulis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–45 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A common shallow water sea cucumber reaching about 35 centimetres, it sprawls across sandy and muddy reef flats, back reefs and seagrass beds. It swallows sediment and strips out the organic matter, recycling the bottom as it crawls.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Holothuriida › Holothuriidae › Holothuria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1672771.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pinkfish live?
- The Pinkfish (Holothuria edulis) is typically found at 0–45 m.
- Is the Pinkfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pinkfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pinkfish get?
- The Pinkfish grows to about 35 cm.