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Isostichopus badionotus (Selenka, 1867) Chocolate chip sea cucumber |
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| Family: | Stichopodidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 65 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: USA, throughout the Caribbean, south to Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits Thalassia beds and sandy areas (Ref. 415, 86832), particularly muddy sand (Ref. 86832). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Known to be found in Thalassia and on sand in Bocas del Toro (Ref. 415). | |||