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donkey dung sea cucumber

Holothuria mexicana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Echinodermata (เอไคโนเดอร์มาตา)
Class
Holothuroidea (ปลิงทะเล)
Order
Holothuriida (Holothuriida)
Family
Holothuriidae
Genus
Holothuria
Species
Holothuria mexicana (donkey dung sea cucumber)

Similar Species in Holothuria

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White Thread Fish
Holothuria leucospilota
Least Concern
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Lollyfish
Holothuria atra
Least Concern
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white spot cucumber
Holothuria poli
Least Concern
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Ashy Sea Cucumber
Holothuria cinerascens
Least Concern
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Pinkfish
Holothuria edulis
Least Concern
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Golden Sandfish
Holothuria scabra
Endangered
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black sea cucumber
Holothuria forskali
Least Concern
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Black Teatfish
Holothuria nobilis
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of donkey dung sea cucumber?
The scientific name of donkey dung sea cucumber is Holothuria mexicana. It belongs to the genus Holothuria.
What is the conservation status of donkey dung sea cucumber?
donkey dung sea cucumber (Holothuria mexicana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does donkey dung sea cucumber live?
donkey dung sea cucumber is found in Found in Portugal.. Countries include Portugal.
What family does donkey dung sea cucumber belong to?
donkey dung sea cucumber (Holothuria mexicana) belongs to the genus Holothuria, which is part of the taxonomic family Holothuriidae.
Is donkey dung sea cucumber endangered?
No, donkey dung sea cucumber (Holothuria mexicana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does donkey dung sea cucumber belong to?
donkey dung sea cucumber (Holothuria mexicana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of donkey dung sea cucumber?
The closest relatives of donkey dung sea cucumber in the genus Holothuria include White Thread Fish, Lollyfish, white spot cucumber, Ashy Sea Cucumber, Pinkfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Holothuria — 11 Species

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