Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Giant red sea cucumber
Size:
Giant red sea cucumbers can grow up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) long
Diet:
These sea cucumbers feed on plankton and organic matter floating in the water column.
Range & Habitat:
Along the Pacific coast of North America, giant red sea cucumbers can be found in sand, cobble, boulders, bedrock and mud habitats.
Details:
These sea cucumbers have brownish-red, leathery skin and five rows of orange tube feet that allow for limited movement.