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Actinopyga lecanora, commonly known as the white-bottomed sea cucumber or stonefish, [3] is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae. It is native to the tropical Western Indo-Pacific region and is harvested for food.
Holothuria edulis, commonly known as the edible sea cucumber or the pink and black sea cucumber, is a species of echinoderm in the family Holothuriidae. It was placed in the subgenus Halodeima by Pearson in 1914, making its full scientific name Holothuria (Halodeima) edulis. [2] It is found in shallow water in the tropical Indo-Pacific Ocean. [1]
Stichopus chloronotus is a species of sea cucumber. Common names include the greenfish sea cucumber, the spiky sea cucumber and the black knobby sea cucumber. [3] It is native to the Indo-Pacific region. It has a wide range and is abundant and the IUCN lists it as being of "Least Concern".
Actinopyga capillata, the hairy sea cucumber, [2] is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae.It is found in the tropical West Indo-Pacific region, having a disjunct range, with the main population in island groups in the western Indian Ocean, and a separate population in the Philippines.
Stichopus noctivagus, commonly known as the night-wandering sea cucumber, [3] is a species of sea cucumber in the family Stichopodidae. [ 2 ] It is found on sandy seabeds in the tropical Western Indo-Pacific region, with its range including Guam , Indonesia , New Caledonia , Palau , the Philippines , and possibly Hawaii .
Holothuria leucospilota, commonly known as the black sea cucumber or black tarzan, is a species of marine invertebrate in the family Holothuriidae. It is placed in the subgenus Mertensiothuria making its full scientific name Holothuria (Mertensiothuria) leucospilota .
Stichopus herrmanni is a large species of sea cucumber, growing up to 50 cm (20 in) long. The body is cylindrical with a flat sole. The body is cylindrical with a flat sole. The body wall is rough and wrinkled, without large swellings but with orange-brown papillae (conical fleshy protuberances).
Holothuria fuscocinerea, the ashy pink sea cucumber, [3] is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae. It is placed in the subgenus Stauropora, making its full name Holothuria (Stauropora) fuscocinerea. [2] It is native to shallow water in the tropical and sub-tropical Indo-Pacific.