Home > Animals > Fishes > S > Sandfish
Brown Sandfish Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia vitiensis) adult, extruding white sticky cuivierian tubules in defensive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from FLPA
Brown Sandfish Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia vitiensis) adult, extruding white sticky cuivierian tubules in defensive
Brown Sandfish Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia vitiensis) adult, extruding white sticky cuivierian tubules in defensive behaviour, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 10083345
© FLPA/Colin Marshall
Celebes Defence Defences Defensive Echinoderm Echinoderms Greater Sunda Islands Indo Pacific Indonesia Indonesian Indopacific Lembeh Lembeh Straits Pacific Sea Cucumber Sea Cucumbers Sealife Sulawesi Sunda Underwater Extrude Extruded Extruding Holothuriidae Respiratory Tubule Tubules
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Aquatic
> Related Images
> Animals
> Echiniderms
> Sea Cucumbers
> Sea Cucumber
> Animals
> Fishes
> S
> Sandfish
EDITORS COMMENTS
Who knew sea cucumbers could be so sassy? This Brown Sandfish Sea Cucumber is not one to mess with! Caught in the act of defensive behavior, it's extruding white sticky Cuivierian tubules like there's no tomorrow. Talk about a unique defense mechanism! This print captures the incredible moment in Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, where this feisty sea creature decided to show off its self-defense skills. With its vibrant brown color and striking patterns, it's hard not to be mesmerized by this underwater wonder. Indonesia never fails to amaze with its diverse marine life, and this adult sea cucumber is no exception. Found along the coasts of Southeast Asia, these echinoderms are masters of survival in their aquatic habitat. Who needs bodyguards when you can shoot out sticky tubules? So next time you're exploring the tropical waters of Indonesia or anywhere else in the Indo-Pacific region, keep an eye out for these quirky creatures. Just remember to give them their space unless you want a face full of Cuivierian tubules! Thanks to FLPA Images and Colin Marshall for capturing this hilarious yet fascinating moment in nature's defense playbook.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
