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Plump Sea Cucumber

Actinopyga obesa

Classification

Actinopyga caerulea, the blue sea cucumber, is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae. Named for its unique blue coloration, this species can be found along the continental shelf of the tropical Western Indo-Pacific region, at depths between 12 and 45 m (39 and 148 ft). It is a commercially important species, and is harvested for food along its range.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 88