Stichopus vastus Sluiter, 1887
Zebrafish
Stichopus vastus
photo by FAO

Family:  Stichopodidae ()
Max. size:  31 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits seagrass beds, particularly Enhalus acoroides and Thalassia hemprichii, as well as under coralline algae. Larger individuals occupy deeper soft coral rubble areas outside of seagrass habitats (Ref. 103150).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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