| Family: |
Holothuriidae (sea cucumbers) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
During the day, this species is found under rubble on reef flats, and is known to be active at night. When disturbed, they eject large translucent Cuvierian tubules (Ref. 85218). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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