Zebrafish

Stichopus vastus

Zebrafish

A sea cucumber of seagrass meadows, this species shelters among Enhalus and Thalassia and beneath coralline algae in shallow water to about 8 metres. Larger animals move out to deeper soft rubble, swallowing sediment to strip its film of organic matter.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 242062.

FAQ

How deep does the Zebrafish live?
The Zebrafish (Stichopus vastus) is typically found at 0–8 m.
How big does the Zebrafish get?
The Zebrafish grows to about 31 cm.