H. edulis grows to maximum length of around 35cm but animals around the 20cm mark are most common. They can weigh up to 300g but most specimens are between the 100-200g range [11].

Holothuria edulis Edible sea cucumber Mischa Turschwell (2011)

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Holothuria edulis

Edible sea cucumber

Mischa Turschwell (2011)