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Black Knoby Sea Cucumber Dauin, Oct 2012.<br /> Stichopus chloronotus is a fairly large species growing to about 25 cm (10 in) with a firm but pliable body and a squarish cross section. The skin is smooth but there are numerous conical fleshy papillae in longitudinal rows, and these are larger on the lower lateral angles. This sea cucumber is a deep blackish-green in colour, and has yellow or red tips to the papillae. Fall,Geotagged,Philippines,Stichopus chloronotus Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Black Knoby Sea Cucumber

Dauin, Oct 2012.
Stichopus chloronotus is a fairly large species growing to about 25 cm (10 in) with a firm but pliable body and a squarish cross section. The skin is smooth but there are numerous conical fleshy papillae in longitudinal rows, and these are larger on the lower lateral angles. This sea cucumber is a deep blackish-green in colour, and has yellow or red tips to the papillae.

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The Black knobby sea cucumber

"Stichopus chloronotus" is a species of sea cucumber. Common names include the greenfish sea cucumber, the spiky sea cucumber and the black knobby sea cucumber. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region. It has a wide range and is abundant and the IUCN lists it as being of "Least Concern".

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Similar species: Flat-tentacled Sea Cucumbers
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Uploaded Aug 6, 2016. Captured Oct 2, 2012 04:15 in Unnamed Road, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
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  • XZ-1
  • f/2.5
  • 1/640s
  • ISO100
  • 6mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.