Holothuriidae (sea cucumbers) |
41.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 375.0 g |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Indo-Pacific and Western Central Atlantic. |
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Depth range based on Belize from Ref. 86832. Burrows in sand and is often associated with seagrass beds (Ref. 85218). This is a highly burrowing form. A fish is known to live inside the body (Ref. 118). Caribbean specimens eject Cuvierian tubules when disturbed (Ref. 85218). Deposit feeder (Ref. 833). |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
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Known from Cape D'Aguilar (Ref. 124789). C: Ref. 124789. |
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