Photo Image Magnum sea cucumber Neothyonidium magnum

MAGNUM SEA CUCUMBER

Neothyonidium magnum

It is distinguished by its massive tentacular crown that is used for feeding. The body remains mostly buried in sand, and only part of the animal is visible. It has a creamy white color with dark brown tentacles and tube feet. The color can vary from white, black and brown. It can grow up to 30 cm.
Frequency of sightings:
Common
Best time of year:
All Year Round
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Jahir, Jahir 2

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Invertebrate
Echinoderm
Holothuroidea
Sea Cucumber
-	Anax sea cucumber
-	Eyed sea cucumber
-	Graeff sea cucumber
-	Maculata sea cucumber
-	Magnum sea cucumber
-	Synaptula sea cucumber
-	Yellow sea cucumber