Prickly Redfish
Thelenota ananas
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameThelenota ananas
Other namesPineapple sea cucumber, Oloturia Ananas, Tripang, Prickly Skin Cucumber, Pointed Teat Sea Cucumber, Armoured Sea Cucumber, Giant Sea Cucumber
SizeUp to 60 cm (23.6 in)
WeightUp to 6 kg (13.2 lb)
FamilyEchinoderms / Stichopodidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst sandy areas of lagoons & coral reefs
Depth Range0 - 30 m (98 ft)
