Holothuriidae (sea cucumbers) |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Hawaii, western coasts of North America; the Panamanian region; Galapagos Island, Philippines and the West Indies. |
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This is a burrowing species that is usually found under rubble and sand (Ref. 85218). Species of the genus Holothuria are generally mobile deposit feeders (Ref. 833). |
(LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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