How deep does the Warty Sea Cucumber live?

The Warty Sea Cucumber (Apostichopus parvimensis) is typically found at 0–30 m.

How big does the Warty Sea Cucumber get?

The Warty Sea Cucumber grows to about 25 cm.

Warty Sea Cucumber

Apostichopus parvimensis

Group: Sea Cucumber
Typical depth: 0–30 m
Max size: 25 cm
IUCN status: VU

This warty sea cucumber sprawls across rocky and soft bottoms from the low intertidal down to about 30 metres, sweeping sediment into its mouth to digest the organic matter within. It grows to around 25 centimetres and is fished commercially along the Pacific coast, where it is now listed as Vulnerable.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 529435.

FAQ

How deep does the Warty Sea Cucumber live?: The Warty Sea Cucumber (Apostichopus parvimensis) is typically found at 0–30 m.
How big does the Warty Sea Cucumber get?: The Warty Sea Cucumber grows to about 25 cm.