species: Unidentified synaptid 1 in Lizard Island area: all known taxa (Lizard Island Field Guide)
Unidentified synaptid 1


©Anne Hoggett: Unidentified synaptid 1 exposed on flat sandy bottom of Watson's Bay, Lizard Island, 14-16 m during the day.

©Anne Hoggett: Head end of Unidentified synaptid 1 with tentacles withdrawn, Watson's Bay, Lizard Island, 14-16 m during the day.

©Anne Hoggett: Unidentified synaptid 1 showing ten feeding tentacles, flat sandy bottom of Watson's Bay, Lizard Island, 14-16 m during the day.
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Holothuroidea
Order Apodida
Family Synaptidae
Species Unidentified synaptid 1

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Distinguishing features

A long, worm-like holothurian with ten feeding tentacles. Dark reddish brown.

Size

  • Up to 100 cm (Length of Lizard Island specimen.)

Depth range

  • From 14 m to 16 m - applies to Lizard Island records

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Distribution

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