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Lumpy Sea Cucumber(Stichopus sp)
Lumpy Sea Cucumber


The Lumpy Sea Cucumber (Stichopus sp) is considered to be very similar to Stichopus variegates however S.variegates may be a complex of species, as the individuals put into this species are quite variable in external appearance.

Distribution: Tropical Indo-Western Pacific.

Features: Green-Olive coloured body that is quite lumpy and has yellow wart like protrusions.

Habitat: Coral reefs, seagrasses.

Depth range: 0 to 10 metres.

Maximum Length: Grows to at least 15cm in length.

This photo of Stichopus sp was taken by Sascha Schulz.


Photo Taken At : Vanuatu
Category : Echinoderms
Family : Stichopodidae



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