Pinkfish Sea Cucumber

Holothuria edulis

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Max Depth

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Description

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. It is found in shallow water in the temperate and tr... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Vietnam Seychelles Cambodia +65 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

pink

red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Solitary