Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Florida sea cucumber
Size:
Florida sea cucumbers grow to 8 inches (20 centimeters) long.
Diet:
These sea cucumbers sift through sandy bottom habitats searching for marine debris and other organic matter to eat.
Range & Habitat:
In the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, Florida sea cucumbers can be found in sandy bottom habitats and seagrass beds.
Details:
Florida sea cucumbers have rough, leathery skin with small cone-like bumps over their entire body. On their underside, Florida cucumbers have short tube feet that help them crawl to new locations.