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Orange sea cucumber

Cucumaria miniata

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Orange sea cucumbers are sometimes preyed on my sea stars and kelp greenling fish.

Species Type:

Invertebrates

Common Name(s):

Orange sea cucumber

Size:

Orange sea cucumbers can grow up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) in length.

Diet:

These sea cucumbers feed on tiny organisms suspended in the water column.

Range & Habitat:

Along North America's Pacific coast, orange sea cucumbers can be found among cobble substrate, rocky areas and in crevices.

Details:

True to its name, the orange sea cucumber is bright orange in color. They have five rows of tiny tube feet used for transportation.