Chalky Cucumber
Bohadschia marmorata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
When prodded, this sea cucumber shoots out sticky white threads to tangle and deter whatever disturbed it. It burrows in coarse coral sand of reef flats and seagrass beds down to about 20 metres, staying buried by day and emerging to feed at night.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Holothuriida › Holothuriidae › Bohadschia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210762.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chalky Cucumber live?
- The Chalky Cucumber (Bohadschia marmorata) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Chalky Cucumber dangerous to divers?
- The Chalky Cucumber is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chalky Cucumber get?
- The Chalky Cucumber grows to about 40 cm.