How deep does the Sand Sea Cucumber live?

The Sand Sea Cucumber (Holothuria arenicola) is typically found at 0–30 m.

How big does the Sand Sea Cucumber get?

The Sand Sea Cucumber grows to about 41.6 cm.

Sand Sea Cucumber

Holothuria arenicola

Group: Sea Cucumber
Typical depth: 0–30 m
Max size: 41.6 cm
IUCN status: DD

This sea cucumber burrows deep into sand, often beside seagrass, swallowing sediment and digesting the scraps within it. Caribbean specimens shoot out sticky white threads when handled, and a small fish is known to shelter inside its body.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Holothuriida › Holothuriidae › Holothuria

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210814.

FAQ

How deep does the Sand Sea Cucumber live?: The Sand Sea Cucumber (Holothuria arenicola) is typically found at 0–30 m.
How big does the Sand Sea Cucumber get?: The Sand Sea Cucumber grows to about 41.6 cm.