Surf Redfish
Actinopyga mauritiana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–35 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A stout sea cucumber reaching about 35 centimetres, it lives on coral habitats and reef flats down to about 35 metres. Gathered by hand at low tide for food, it has been thinned enough across the Pacific to rank as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Holothuriida › Holothuriidae › Actinopyga
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208956.
FAQ
- How deep does the Surf Redfish live?
- The Surf Redfish (Actinopyga mauritiana) is typically found at 0–35 m.
- Is the Surf Redfish dangerous to divers?
- The Surf Redfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Surf Redfish get?
- The Surf Redfish grows to about 35 cm.