Three-Rowed Sea Cucumber

Three-Rowed Sea Cucumber, Juvenile

Three-Rowed Sea Cucumber, Juvenile
Name: Three-Rowed Sea Cucumber
Scientific Name: Isostichopus badionotus
Family: Sea Cucumbers
Taxonomic: Stichopodidae
ID Group: Sea Stars, Urchins, Cucumbers
Size: up to 16 in.
Depth Range: Various depths (0 – 130 ft.)
Sightings: Seen sometimes

This Sea Cucumber has knoblike tube feet in contrasting colors covering its body. Its name comes from the three distinct rows of tube feet on the underside. The body color varies widely, ranging from earthy tones to yellow and orange.