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©Anne Hoggett: Head end of Unidentified synaptid 1 with tentacles withdrawn, Watson's Bay, Lizard Island, 14-16 m during the day.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