Holothuria kefersteinii (Selenka, 1867)
Holothuria kefersteinii
photo by FAO

Family:  Holothuriidae (sea cucumbers)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is harvested by hand collecting using hookah diving (Ref. 92930).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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