How deep does the Warty Sea Cucumber live?

The Warty Sea Cucumber (Neostichopus grammatus) is typically found at 0–3 m.

Warty Sea Cucumber

Neostichopus grammatus

Group: Sea Cucumber
Typical depth: 0–3 m
IUCN status: DD

A warty bodied sea cucumber of the lowest tide line, it tucks under rocks and rarely ventures below three metres. Currently too little studied for a firm conservation status, it works over the seabed sifting organic matter from sand and rubble.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Synallactida › Stichopodidae › Neostichopus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210917.

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How deep does the Warty Sea Cucumber live?: The Warty Sea Cucumber (Neostichopus grammatus) is typically found at 0–3 m.