White-Bottomed Sea Cucumber
Actinopyga lecanora
- Group: Sea Cucumber
- Typical depth: 20–23 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- IUCN status: DD
A nocturnal sea cucumber of forereef slopes, the white bottomed sea cucumber stays in a narrow band around 20 metres down. It reaches about 25 centimetres and feeds by sweeping sediment into its mouth. So few records exist that its conservation status is still unsettled.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Holothuriida › Holothuriidae › Actinopyga
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208952.
FAQ
- How deep does the White-Bottomed Sea Cucumber live?
- The White-Bottomed Sea Cucumber (Actinopyga lecanora) is typically found at 20–23 m.
- How big does the White-Bottomed Sea Cucumber get?
- The White-Bottomed Sea Cucumber grows to about 25 cm.