Not Reef Tank Suitable
Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank
Range: Eastern Atlantic Ocean/Mediterranean.
Size: 10 inches (25 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits muddy substrates and seagrass areas and usually seen at depths to 150 feet (45 m).
Aquarium Suitability: Not collected 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: Holothuria
FYI: Shown here for identification only.
Cool water species - temperature range of 59 to 68°F (15 - 20°C).