Warty Sea Cucumber
Holothuria turriscelsa
- Group: Sea Cucumber
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- IUCN status: LC
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.