Stiff-footed Sea Cucumber [Stelligera rigida]
Description
Stelligera rigida, commonly known as the stiff-footed sea cucumber, is a species of marine animal in the family Stichopodidae. It is characterized by its cylindrical body, typically ranging from 20 to 30 cm in length, and its distinctive stiff tube feet. This species is found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly around Japan and the Philippines, and favors sandy or muddy sea floors at depths of 10 to 60 meters. It is typically a nocturnal species with a diet consisting of organic material found in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Axinellida
Axinellida
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| Family |
Axinellidae
Axinellidae
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| Genus |
Stelligera
Stelligera
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