General Description
Body with a thick calcareous outer wall, off-white colour with some grey flecking. Short upturned oral (mouth) and anal extensions. Distinct ventral sole with wide rows of tube feet. Up to 4 cm long.
Biology
Little is known about the biology of this species. Only a few specimens have been found to date, at Apollo Bay and Flinders.
Habitat
Ocean rock platforms, to depth of at least 2 m.
Reefs
Coastal shores
Distribution guide
Victoria at Apollo Bay and Flinders.
Species Group
Depth
Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
4 cm
Diet
Organic matter
Commercial Species
No
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Identify
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Vulnerable
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed
Author
Mark O'Loughlin is an Honorary Associate in marine invertebrates at Museum Victoria.
Cite this page as:
O'Loughlin, P. M., 2011, Sea Cucumber, Apsolidium densum, in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria, accessed 27 Oct 2024, http://136.154.202.208:8098/species/4686
