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Family Stichopodidae

NORTHEAST PACIFIC

Parastichopus californicus

Ogden Point, Victoria, Canada, 40 feet

 

Spring Bay, Victoria, Canada, 40 feet

Rock Quarry, Catalina, California, 50 feet

CALIFORNIA SEA CUCUMBER

Common on sand or rock at scuba depths.  Commercially important for sale in Asia.  Color pattern varies.   Attains 20 inches.  Alaska to Baja California.