Pseudocolochirus violaceus
Sea Apple
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Echinodermata
Class
Holothuroidea
Order
Dendrochirotida
Family
Cucumariidae
Genus
Pseudocolochirus
Species
Pseudocolochirus violaceus
Colours
Distinguishing features
The bodies and tentacles of sea apples come in many different colorings. The Australian species has a primarily purple body, red feet, and purple and white tentacles. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 20 cm (Length of specimen)
Depth range
- Depth range data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Chronotypes
nocturnal (active at night) Sea apples usually feed at night at which time their delicate tentacles are less at risk from predators. (Wikipedia)
Behaviour
When disturbed, sea apples, like other holothuroids, can expel their internal organs to distract predators. In addition, sea apples can release a toxic saponin called holothurin into the water as a defense mechanism. (Wikipedia)
