Holothuria flavomaculata Semper, 1868
Red snakefish
Holothuria flavomaculata
photo by FAO

Family:  Holothuriidae (sea cucumbers)
Max. size:  55 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth range based on occurrence in South China Sea (Ref. 99287); to be replaced with a better reference. Feeds on ooze from "sea plants" (Ref. 115131). Found among dead corals and on outer reef flat detrital zone (Ref. 115239).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  C: Refs. 94422, 122652.

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