species: Stichopus ocellatus in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Stichopus ocellatus


©Anne Hoggett and Lyle Vail: Stichopus ocellatus in algae beds in Watson's Bay.

©Anne: At about 20 metres depth off Pidgin Point in January 2009.

©Anne: Underside of the individual shown above.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Holothuroidea
Order Aspidochirotida
Family Stichopodidae
Genus Stichopus
Species Stichopus ocellatus
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Distinguishing features

Stichopus ocellatus is a medium to large, solid, yellow/brown holothurian with spaced pale spots with dark centres. *** Coleman has a photo of this species as Stichopus ocellatus. Frank does NOT list Stichopus ocellatus in the Catalogue but he does list Holothuria (Metriatyla) ocellata.!!!****

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

This species appears to be restricted to water deeper than 15 to 20 metres on soft bottoms associated with algae. It has been found in such habitats on both sides of the island: in Watson's bay and off Pidgin Point. It is not common.

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