Holothuria whitmaei Bell, 1887 Teatfish |
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FAO |
Family: | Holothuriidae (sea cucumbers) | |||
Max. size: | 55 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: New Caledonia, Palau and Philippines. | |||
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Biology: | Found on sandy areas also on dead coral down to 20 m; covered with a layer of sand (Ref. 800). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 (A2bd) Ref. 123251) | |||
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