General Description

Body rectangular, calcareous and hard, multi-coloured with white, mauve, brown, purple and always orange markings. Up to 3 cm long.

Biology

Juveniles of this species are frequently found among algae, while adults occur on the under surface of rocks. A sister species from the same genus occurs across northern Australia.

Habitat

On seaweed and the under surface of rocks, to depth of at least 65 m.

Reefs

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Sea cucumbers

Depth

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

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

3 cm

Diet

Organic matter

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Species Code

MoV 1642

Identify

• Sea Cucumbers

Conservation Status

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