| Holothuriidae (sea cucumbers) |
| 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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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). |
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(LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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