Life in the "Inoh" The Coral Sea Coral Reef Gallery
Black sea cucumber / Sea cucumber
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In Japan, it is commonly seen on the coral reef areas of the Kii Peninsula and southwards. It is a medium-sized sea cucumber reaching a length of 20 to 30cm. The body is elongated with conical bumps on the surface of its body. When threatened it expels Cuvierian tubules, a sticky, white, thread-like substance, from its anus.
| Scientific name | Holothuria leucospilota |
|---|---|
| English name | Black sea cucumber / Sea cucumber |
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