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Parastichopus californicus This fellow was found just submerged at a very low tide. Canada,Geotagged,Giant California sea cucumber,Parastichopus californicus,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Parastichopus californicus

This fellow was found just submerged at a very low tide.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Quite an extraordinary species to stumble upon, nice one! Posted 8 years ago
    1. View gary fast's profile
      gary fast
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      Thanks Ferdy,
      Usually this sea cucumber is a bright orange but it was fun to see a more purple one for a change. I have seen other photos of this colour variation..       Posted 8 years ago

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The Giant California sea cucumber

The giant California sea cucumber is a sea cucumber that can be found from the Gulf of Alaska to Southern California. It is found from the low intertidal zone to a depth of 250 m. They are most abundant in areas with moderate current with cobbles, boulders or bedrock.

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Similar species: Flat-tentacled Sea Cucumbers
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Uploaded May 27, 2017. Captured May 26, 2017 12:46 in 311 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
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  • E-M5MarkII
  • f/22.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO800
  • 60mm