White Sea Cucumber
Labidodemas semperianum
- Group: Sea Cucumber
- Typical depth: 7–30 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The white sea cucumber hides beneath rocks and reef ledges in shallow water less than thirty metres deep, coming out to graze the seabed. It swallows sediment and strips the organic film and detritus from it as it passes through.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Holothuriida › Holothuriidae › Labidodemas
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210774.
FAQ
- How deep does the White Sea Cucumber live?
- The White Sea Cucumber (Labidodemas semperianum) is typically found at 7–30 m.
- Is the White Sea Cucumber dangerous to divers?
- The White Sea Cucumber is harmless to divers.