Holothurioids (species: Stichopus hermanni) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Stichopus hermanni
Holothurioids


©Lyle Vail: Stichopus hermanni at Granite Bluff.

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

Stichopus hermanni is a large, solid, yellow/brown holothurian with spaced dark spots. It has been referred to in the literature as S. variegatus. Its common name in the trepang trade is Curry Fish.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

This species is found in water deeper than about 10 metres on sand. Stichopus hermanni can be quite common in particular locations and is often found near Holothuria fuscopunctata.

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References

  • Cannon, L.R.G. and H. Silver (1986). Sea Cucumbers of Northern Australia Queensland Museum, Brisbane. LIRS catalog number 229.