Japanese Sea Cucumber
Apostichopus japonicus
- Group: Sea Cucumber
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A prized sea cucumber of cool coastal seas, the Japanese sea cucumber grazes the seabed from the intertidal down past 100 metres and comes in red, green and black forms. It grows to about 30 centimetres, is heavily fished for food, and is listed as Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Synallactida › Stichopodidae › Apostichopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 241776.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Sea Cucumber live?
- The Japanese Sea Cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Japanese Sea Cucumber dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Sea Cucumber is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Sea Cucumber get?
- The Japanese Sea Cucumber grows to about 30 cm.