General Description
Small body with calcareous outer wall. Glassy, white to slightly golden appearance. Up to 2 cm long.
Biology
This little species is one of two fissiparous sea cucumber species on the coast of Victoria. This reproductive strategy of dividing the body in two was discovered recently when one live individual in a seawater container became two overnight.
Habitat
Under surface of rocks and among seaweeds, to depth of at least 16 m.
Reefs
Distribution guide
Southern Australia.
Species Group
Depth
Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
2 cm
Diet
Organic matter
Commercial Species
No
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Species Code
MoV 1861
Identify
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- 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, Cucuvitrum rowei, in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria, accessed 10 Dec 2024, http://136.154.202.208:8098/species/4694
