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White Thread Fish

Holothuria leucospilota

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Echinodermata (Echinoderms)
Class
Holothuroidea (Holothuroidea)
Order
Holothuriida (Holothuriida)
Family
Holothuriidae
Genus
Holothuria
Species
Holothuria leucospilota (White Thread Fish)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニセクロナマコ

Similar Species in Holothuria

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Ashy Sea Cucumber
Holothuria cinerascens
Least Concern
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black sea cucumber
Holothuria forskali
Least Concern
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Black Teatfish
Holothuria nobilis
Endangered
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Bottleneck Sea Cucumber
Holothuria impatiens
Data Deficient
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cotton spinner
Holothuria tubulosa
Least Concern
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donkey dung sea cucumber
Holothuria mexicana
Least Concern
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Golden Sandfish
Holothuria scabra
Endangered
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Lollyfish
Holothuria atra
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White Thread Fish?
The scientific name of White Thread Fish is Holothuria leucospilota. It belongs to the genus Holothuria.
What is the conservation status of White Thread Fish?
White Thread Fish (Holothuria leucospilota) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White Thread Fish live?
White Thread Fish is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does White Thread Fish belong to?
White Thread Fish (Holothuria leucospilota) belongs to the genus Holothuria, which is part of the taxonomic family Holothuriidae.
Is White Thread Fish endangered?
No, White Thread Fish (Holothuria leucospilota) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does White Thread Fish belong to?
White Thread Fish (Holothuria leucospilota) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of White Thread Fish?
The closest relatives of White Thread Fish in the genus Holothuria include Ashy Sea Cucumber, black sea cucumber, Black Teatfish, Bottleneck Sea Cucumber, cotton spinner.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Holothuria — 11 Species

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Ashy Sea Cucumber
Holothuria cinerascens
LC 🐾
black sea cucumber
Holothuria forskali
LC 🐾
Black Teatfish
Holothuria nobilis
EN 🐾
Bottleneck Sea Cucumber
Holothuria impatiens
DD 🐾
cotton spinner
Holothuria tubulosa
LC 🐾
donkey dung sea cucumber
Holothuria mexicana
LC 🐾
Golden Sandfish
Holothuria scabra
EN 🐾
Lollyfish
Holothuria atra
LC 🐾
Pinkfish
Holothuria edulis
LC 🐾
white spot cucumber
Holothuria poli
LC
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White Thread Fish
Holothuria leucospilota
LC
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