Sea Cucumber

Holothuria whitmaei
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameHolothuria whitmaei
Other namesBlack Teatfish
SizeUp to 50 cm (19.68 in)
WeightUp to 4 kg (8.8 lb)
FamilyEchinoderms / Holothuriidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst coral reef & sandy areas of reef
Depth Range0 - 20+ m (65+ ft)
Sea Cucumber Distribution