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Isostichopus badionotus
Isostichopus badionotus (Selenka, 1867)
Chocolate chip sea cucumber
photo by FAO

Family:  Stichopodidae ()
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 65 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: USA, throughout the Caribbean, south to Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits Thalassia beds and sandy areas (Ref. 415, 86832), particularly muddy sand (Ref. 86832).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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