Tiger Tail Sea Cucumber
| 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.