Amber Fish
Thelenota anax
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–30 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A large sea cucumber up to a metre long, this species lies scattered across reef bottoms at depths of roughly ten to 30 metres. Once rarely touched, it is now overharvested wherever divers can reach it, and with too little known about its numbers it is listed as Data Deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Synallactida › Stichopodidae › Thelenota
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210915.
FAQ
- How deep does the Amber Fish live?
- The Amber Fish (Thelenota anax) is typically found at 4–30 m.
- Is the Amber Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Amber Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Amber Fish get?
- The Amber Fish grows to about 1 m.