Small White Rock Sea Cucumber

Psolidium disciformis

Small White Rock Sea Cucumber

A small white sea cucumber of the cool southern shelf, it settles on sediment covered rock across a wide depth band, from about 8 down to nearly 450 metres. Like other sea cucumbers in its family it has a tough, scaly underside and feeds by filtering suspended particles.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Dendrochirotida › Psolidae › Psolidium

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 529646.

FAQ

How deep does the Small White Rock Sea Cucumber live?
The Small White Rock Sea Cucumber (Psolidium disciformis) is typically found at 8–448 m.
Is the Small White Rock Sea Cucumber dangerous to divers?
The Small White Rock Sea Cucumber is harmless to divers.