Large Burrowing Sea Cucumber
Massinium magnum
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Max Depth
40 m
Massinium magnum is a sea cucumber from the Phyllophoridae family. It is also known as Large Filtering Sea Cucumber.
Description
It distinguished by it massive tentacular crown that used for feeding, the body remains buried in sand mostly part of the animal that visible. Have creamy white with dark brown tentacles and tube feet. Have variation color white,black and brown. Size up to 30 cm.
This species feeds by extending its tentacles in the water column to filter out food particles. It then brings each tentacle into its mouth cleaning them off one at a time.
Distribution
Western Pacific Ocean: Philippines, Indonesia to New Caledonia.
Habitat
Inhabits current swept sandy substrates on reef terraces. Found singly buried in gravel, rubble and sandy substrates over current swept coral and rocky reefs.
Colors
Habitat and Environment
Benthic
Mud and Sand
Similar Species
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Large Burrowing Sea Cucumber dangerous?
Large Burrowing Sea Cucumber has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Large Burrowing Sea Cucumber?
How deep does Large Burrowing Sea Cucumber live?
Large Burrowing Sea Cucumber can be found at depths of up to 40 meters.