Orange Sea Cucumber
Cucumaria miniata
- Group: Sea Cucumber
- Typical depth: 0–24 m
- Max size: 25 cm
This sea cucumber wedges into rocky crevices from the low tide line down to about 24 metres and fans out a crown of branching orange tentacles to trap drifting food. Disturbed, it can clench its bright body into a tight ball.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Dendrochirotida › Cucumariidae › Cucumaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 225807.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange Sea Cucumber live?
- The Orange Sea Cucumber (Cucumaria miniata) is typically found at 0–24 m.
- How big does the Orange Sea Cucumber get?
- The Orange Sea Cucumber grows to about 25 cm.