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By Bob Goemans
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Family Holothuriidae

Holothuria thomasi

(Pearson, 1914)

Caribbean Tiger Tail Cucumber

Not Reef Tank Suitable

Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Florida, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Size: 80 inches (200 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits the base areas of reefs and often found in holes and crevices and usually seen at depths between 3 - 100 feet (1 - 30 m).

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the home aquarium trade.

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

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Holothuria thomasi (Caribbean Tiger Tail Cucumber)
Photo © Bob Fenner
 Holothuria thomasi (Caribbean Tiger Tail Cucumber)
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