species: Holothuria (Holothuria) edulis in Green Island (Gaia Guide)
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Holothuria (Holothuria) edulis


©Lyle Vail: Holothuria (Holothuria) edulis off Casuarina Beach.

©Geoffrey

©David: Holothuria (Holothuria) edulis, Green Island, Ocean Free

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Holothuroidea
Order Aspidochirotida
Family Holothuriidae
Genus Holothuria
Species Holothuria (Holothuria) edulis

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Distinguishing features

Holothuria (Holothuria) edulis is unmistakeable due to its colour: black above, pink below. The body wall is relatively thin and pliable.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Comments

Like most others, this Sea Cucumber eats sand.

by David Witherall

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Holothuria (Holothuria) edulis

Distribution and habitat preferences

Holothuria (Holothuria) edulis is common in reef habitats throughout the Lizard Island group, especially in shallow reef-flat areas.

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References

  • Bakus, G.J. (1981). Chemical defense mechanisms on the Great Barrier Reef, Science, 211: 497-499. LIRS catalog number 41.
  • Cannon, L.R.G. and H. Silver (1986). Sea Cucumbers of Northern Australia Queensland Museum, Brisbane. LIRS catalog number 229.