Brown Sandfish
Bohadschia vitiensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 36–200 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A sausage shaped sea cucumber of reef flats and slopes, this sandfish lies on sandy bottoms between 36 and 200 metres. When prodded it ejects sticky white Cuvierian threads, which makes it unpleasant for collectors to handle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Holothuriida › Holothuriidae › Bohadschia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210759.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Sandfish live?
- The Brown Sandfish (Bohadschia vitiensis) is typically found at 36–200 m.
- Is the Brown Sandfish dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Sandfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown Sandfish get?
- The Brown Sandfish grows to about 50 cm.