Family

Common name: Sea Cucumbers

Stichopodidae

Stichopodidae, commonly known as sea cucumbers, are a family of echinoderms that play a vital role in the marine ecosystem. They are detritivores, cleaning up organic matter and recycling nutrients. In the aquarium, they can help maintain a clean substrate. Members of this family, like the popular Thelenota ananas, are known for their unique leathery skin and elongated bodies. They require stable tank conditions and should be kept with caution as they can release toxins when stressed.

Common name: California Sea Cucumber
Scientific name: Apostichopus californicus
Common name: Warty sea cucumber
Scientific name: Apostichopus parvimensis
Common name: New zealand sea cucumber
Scientific name: Australostichopus mollis
Common name: four-sided sea cucumber
Scientific name: Isostichopus badionotus
Common name: Royal Sea Cucumber
Scientific name: Parastichopus regalis
Common name: greenfish
Scientific name: Stichopus chloronotus
Common name: Curryfish
Scientific name: Stichopus herrmanni
Common name: Dragonfish
Scientific name: Stichopus horrens
Common name: Pineapple Sea Cucumber
Scientific name: Stichopus monotuberculatus
Common name: Nose Sea Cucumber
Scientific name: Stichopus naso
Common name: Curryfish
Scientific name: Stichopus vastus
Common name: Prickly Redfish
Scientific name: Thelenota ananas
Common name: Amberfish
Scientific name: Thelenota anax
Common name: Red-lined Sea Cucumber
Scientific name: Thelenota rubralineata