How deep does the Red Snakefish live?

The Red Snakefish (Holothuria flavomaculata) is typically found at 0–40 m.

How big does the Red Snakefish get?

The Red Snakefish grows to about 55 cm.

Red Snakefish

Holothuria flavomaculata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–40 m
Max size: 55 cm
IUCN status: LC

A sea cucumber of dead coral and the rubble flats on the outer reef, reaching over half a metre when stretched out. It feeds by passing mouthfuls of sediment through its gut, stripping out the organic ooze and leaving cleaned sand behind.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1672778.

FAQ

How deep does the Red Snakefish live?: The Red Snakefish (Holothuria flavomaculata) is typically found at 0–40 m.
How big does the Red Snakefish get?: The Red Snakefish grows to about 55 cm.