Stichopus horrens | |
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Stichopus horrens | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Echinodermata |
Class: | Holothuroidea |
Order: | Aspidochirotida |
Family: | Stichopodidae |
Genus: | Stichopus |
Species: | S. horrens |
Binomial name | |
Stichopus horrens Selenka, 1867 |
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 (to 30 cm) 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 spicules). S. horrens many be found on reefs, below rocks on flats.