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Thelenota anax
Also known as Tripang, Amberfish Sea Cucumber, White-teat Sea Cucumber, Black Teatfish, Elephant Trunk Cucumber, Brown Sandfish, Curryfish, Lollyfish and Giant Sea Cucumber. They feed on plankton, and grow to a length of about 60cm. This is one of the largest sea cucumbers.
Found singly in deeper water on sand or rubble bottoms. Depth - 10-50m Widespread Indo-Pacific
Dive site: Coral Gardens.
Spotted on Jan 21, 2012
Submitted on Jan 22, 2012
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Could be mistaken for a rock!