Warty Sea Cucumber

Holothuria turriscelsa

Warty Sea Cucumber

A nocturnal sea cucumber that grazes forereef slopes down to at least thirty metres. When disturbed it fires out sticky white Cuvierian tubules in a tangle, fouling and entangling whatever provoked it.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210820.

FAQ

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