Patagonian Rock Sea Cucumber
Psolus patagonicus
- Group: Sea Cucumber
- Typical depth: 0–110 m
A sea cucumber shaped like a curved sole, its lower side flattened to clamp onto rock and boulders. It also grips the fronds and holdfasts of giant kelp, from the low shore to around 110 metres, fanning out tentacles to trap drifting food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Dendrochirotida › Psolidae › Psolus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 528865.
FAQ
- How deep does the Patagonian Rock Sea Cucumber live?
- The Patagonian Rock Sea Cucumber (Psolus patagonicus) is typically found at 0–110 m.