Stichopus horrens

Stichopus horrens

''Stichopus horrens'' is a variable, grey to green/black sea cucumber from the Indo-Pacific. It is often variegated with dark patches. It is a medium-sized species with a smooth tegument but large and irregular papillae. The big tubercles and irregular body form give an "irregular, soft and almost repulsive" appearance . Spicules are tables and large "C" bodies . ''S. horrens'' many be found on reefs, below rocks on flats.
Status: Data deficient
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionEchinodermata
ClassHolothuroidea
OrderSynallactida
FamilyStichopodidae
GenusStichopus
SpeciesS. horrens
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Indonesia