Family: |
Holothuriidae (sea cucumbers) |
Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,000.0 g |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific, except the Hawaiian Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Cuverian tubules are extruded almost immediately after disturbance (Ref. 800). It occurs in coarse coral sand, from the intertidal to a depth of 20 m (Ref. 800). It is a burrowing form and comes out of the mud during cloudy days and at night (Ref. 118) being a nocturnal species (Ref. 85218). Particularly prefers reef flats and seagrass beds (Ref. 85218). Small individuals are usually buried in the sand while larger specimens are covered with a thin layer of sand (Ref. 800). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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