Bohadschia argus

(Jaeger, 1833)

Ocellated Sea Cucumber

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Widespread.

Size: 24 inches (60 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coral reefs, lagoons and estuaries and usually seen at depths between 3 - 150 feet (1 - 45 m).

Aquarium Suitability: Neither collected nor suitable for the home aquarium trade.

Ingests sand and feeds on the microorganisms and organic matter in the sand.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Echinodermata

Class: Holothuroidea

Order: Aspidochirotida

Family: Holothuriidae

Genus: Bohadschia

FYI: Shown here for identification only.