Holothuria cubana

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Holothuria cubana

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Holothuroidea
Order: Holothuriida
Family: Holothuriidae
Genus: Holothuria
Species:
H. cubana
Binomial name
Holothuria cubana
Ludwig, 1875
Synonyms
  • Holothuria fossor Deichmann, 1926

Holothuria (Cystipus) cubana is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae. It is found in the western central Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. First described by Ludwig in 1875, Holothuria cubana live at a depth of 0-7 meters[1] and grow to a length of 15 cm.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Holothuria cubana". www.sealifebase.se. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
  2. ^ "Holothuria (Cystipus) cubana Ludwig 1875 - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
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