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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 caerulea, the blue sea cucumber, is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae.Named for its unique blue coloration, this species can be found along the continental shelf of the tropical Western Indo-Pacific region, at depths between 12 and 45 m (39 and 148 ft).
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.
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.
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]
Sea cucumbers are used for food in some countries, particularly Taiwan, China, Singapore and Korea. There is a commercial fishery in Turkey and a closed season is imposed in August and September to allow the animals to spawn. Holothuria tubulosa is one of the species collected by divers, who can gather 2000 to 3000 in a day.
Holothuria lessoni, the golden sandfish, [2] is a species of sea cucumber in the genus Holothuria, subgenus Metriatyla. [3] This sea cucumber inhabits the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, where it is found near islands and reef flats. [2] It is highly sought after in commercial and subsistence fishing and the species threatened by ...