Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber

Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber, Spawning

Spawning is the process of releasing eggs, sperm, or larvae into the environment as part of reproduction.

Name:	Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber
Scientific Name:	Holothuria thomasi
Family:	Sea Cucumbers
Taxonomic:	Holothuriidae
ID Group:	Sea Stars, Urchins, Cucumbers
Size:	up to 6 ft.
Depth Range:	On the reef (10 – 60 ft.)
Sightings:	Seen sometimes

This Sea Cucumber has an elongated pale brown body with dark bands, resembling a tiger's tail. The front end features a mouth surrounded by short feeding tentacles.

The Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber anchors itself in crevices to maintain stability.