Three-Rowed Sea Cucumber
Three-Rowed Sea Cucumber, ID Not Sure
This Sea Cucumber might be a Golden Sea Cucumber (Holothuria parvula), which is a species that is not well known.
| 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 |
| Similar Species: | Golden Sea Cucumber |
The Three-Rowed 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.
This Sea Cucumber is also sometimes called the Chocolate Chip Sea Cucumber.