BIOTIC Species Information for Leptosynapta spp.
Researched byDan Bayley
Refereed by
Taxonomy
Scientific nameLeptosynapta spp. Common nameA sea cucumber
MCS CodeZB291 Recent Synonyms

PhylumEchinodermata SubphylumEchinoza
Superclass ClassHolothuroidea
Subclass OrderApodida
Suborder FamilySynaptidae
GenusLeptosynapta Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form Feeding methodSub-surface deposit feeder
Detritivore
Grazer (surface/substratum)
Mobility/MovementBurrower
Environmental position
Typical food typesDetritus Habit
Bioturbator Flexibility
Fragility SizeMedium-large(21-50cm)
Height1 cm Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Eltringham, 1971, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic rangeTemperate Depth range0 - 50 m
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type Developmental mechanismViviparous (No Care)
Brooding
Direct Development
Reproductive SeasonAugust to September Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential No
Life span Age at reproductive maturity
Generation time Fecundity5 - 2495 eggs per clutch.
Egg/propagule size200 µm diameter Fertilization typeInternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Larval settlement period
Duration of larval stage   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Informationhermaphroditic
Reproduction References Everingham, 1961, Thorson, 1946,
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