Bohadschia marmorata (Jaeger, 1833)
Chalky cucumber
Bohadschia marmorata
photo by FAO

Family:  Holothuriidae (sea cucumbers)
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,000.0 g
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific, except the Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Cuverian tubules are extruded almost immediately after disturbance (Ref. 800).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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