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, they have short tube feet that help them crawl to new locations. These cucumbers are benthic, meaning they live on the ocean floor, where they play an important role in the ecosystem by consuming organic matter.