General Description

Body with thin calcareous outer wall. Short upturned oral (mouth) and anal extensions. Flat sole on ventral side (underneath) with wide row of tube feet around the edge. Dark grey appearance dorsally and laterally, created by dense brown-black flecking. Up to 2 cm long.

Biology

This species was named in honour of the late Clarrie Handreck, for many years the inspirational leader of the Marine Research Group of Victoria.

Habitat

Under surface of rocks, often covered with detrital matter, to depth of at least 2 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Southern Australia, including western and central Victoria.

Species Group

Sea cucumbers

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

2 cm

Diet

Organic matter

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Identify

• Sea Cucumbers

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Vulnerable
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed