Euapta lappa

Beaded sea cucumber
Perlen-Seewalze
Holothurie collante des Caraïbes
Holoturia pegajosa

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally found on the reef
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 100 cm
The animal feeds mainly on refuse.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest