Invertebrates > Sea Cucumbers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Smooth Sea CucumberScientific Name: Chirodota laevisType: Invertebrate (Echinoderm / Apodid Holothurian, Chiridotidae)Size: Length: 10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in); Diameter: 1.5–2.5 cmWeight: 30–80 g (1.1–2.8 oz)Lifespan: Estimated 5–10 yearsDiet:...
Invertebrates > Sea Cucumbers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Armored Abyssal Sea CucumberScientific Name: Oneirophanta mutabilisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea CucumbersSize: Total body length: 5.0–8.0 in (13–20 cm); width 2.0–3.0 in (5–7.5 cm)Weight: Adult mass: 3.5–7.0 oz (100–200 g)Lifespan:...
Invertebrates > Sea Cucumbers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Deep-Sea Swimming Sea CucumberScientific Name: Bathyplotes natansCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea CucumbersSize: Total body length: 6.0–10.0 in (15–25 cm); width across flattened brim: 2.0–3.5 in (5–9 cm)Weight: Adult mass: 4.0–9.0 oz...
Invertebrates > Sea Cucumbers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spotted Medusa WormScientific Name: Synapta maculataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea CucumbersSize: Extended body length: 5–10 ft (1.5–3.0 m); can reach up to 16 ft (5 m) when fully relaxed; diameter 1.5–2.0 in (3.8–5.0 cm)Weight: Adult...
Invertebrates > Sea Cucumbers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Slipper Sea CucumberScientific Name: Psolus chitonoidesCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea CucumbersSize: Total length: 3.0–5.5 in (7.5–14 cm); Width: 2.0–3.2 in (5–8 cm)Weight: 3.5–8.0 oz (100–230 g)Lifespan: 8–15+ years on cold rocky...
Invertebrates > Sea Cucumbers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Headless Chicken MonsterScientific Name: Enypniastes eximiaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea CucumbersSize: Total length: 6–10 in (15–25 cm); Collar diameter: 4–6 in (10–15 cm)Weight: 7.0–17.5 oz (200–500 g)Lifespan: Estimated 5–10 years...
Invertebrates > Sea Cucumbers
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sea PigScientific Name: Scotoplanes globosaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Sea CucumbersSize: Body length: 4–6 in (10–15 cm)Weight: 2.0–4.5 oz (60–130 g)Lifespan: Estimated 5–10+ years in cold abyssal ocean plainsDiet: Detritivore / Benthic...
