Japanese sea cucumber

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Echinodermata (เอไคโนเดอร์มาตา)

Class

Holothuroidea (ปลิงทะเล)

Order

Synallactida (Synallactida)

Family

Stichopodidae

Genus

Apostichopus

Species

Apostichopus japonicus (Japanese sea cucumber)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカナマコ

French bèche-de-mer japonaise

German Japanische Seegurke

Russian Дальневосточный трепанг

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white-knobbed sea cucumber

Apostichopus leukothele

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese sea cucumber?

The scientific name of Japanese sea cucumber is Apostichopus japonicus. It belongs to the genus Apostichopus.

What is the conservation status of Japanese sea cucumber?

Japanese sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Japanese sea cucumber belong to?

Japanese sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) belongs to the genus Apostichopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Stichopodidae.

Is Japanese sea cucumber endangered?

Yes, Japanese sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Japanese sea cucumber belong to?

Japanese sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese sea cucumber?

The closest relatives of Japanese sea cucumber in the genus Apostichopus include white-knobbed sea cucumber.