Bohadschia vitiensis

(Semper, 1868)

Reticulated Sea Cucumber, Brown Sandfish

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Widespread.

Natural Environment: Inhabits sandy substrates on back reefs and usually seen at depths between 3 - 65 feet (1 - 20 m).

Aquarium Suitability: Neither collected nor suitable for the home aquarium trade.

Ingests sand and feeds on the microorganisms and organic matter in the sand.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Echinodermata

Class: Holothuroidea

Order: Aspidochirotida

Family: Holothuriidae

Genus: Bohadschia

FYI: Shown here for identification only.