genus: Stichopus in Green Island (Gaia Guide)
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Stichopus
Stichopus horrens

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Holothuroidea
Order Aspidochirotida
Family Stichopodidae
Genus Stichopus

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Distinguishing features

A large, pale holothurian with pronounced papillae. The species has not been seen often and it has not been properly identified.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution and habitat preferences

Stichopus sp. has been found only on the western side of the Lizard Island group in water deeper than 15 m.

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