White Threads Fish
Holothuria leucospilota
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–13 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A shallow water sea cucumber of reef flats, back reefs and coastal lagoons, it reaches about sixty centimetres and hides the back half of its body in sand and rubble. When threatened it shoots out sticky white Cuvierian threads, which is how it earns its name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Holothuriida › Holothuriidae › Holothuria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1672774.
FAQ
- How deep does the White Threads Fish live?
- The White Threads Fish (Holothuria leucospilota) is typically found at 6–13 m.
- Is the White Threads Fish dangerous to divers?
- The White Threads Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the White Threads Fish get?
- The White Threads Fish grows to about 60 cm.