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cotton spinner

Holothuria tubulosa

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 (动物界)
Phylum
Echinodermata (棘皮动物门)
Class
Holothuroidea (海參綱)
Order
Holothuriida (海參目)
Family
Holothuriidae
Genus
Holothuria
Species
Holothuria tubulosa (cotton spinner)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish carajo de mar
French holothurie tubuleuse
German röhren Seegurke

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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 cotton spinner?
The scientific name of cotton spinner is Holothuria tubulosa. It belongs to the genus Holothuria.
What is the conservation status of cotton spinner?
cotton spinner (Holothuria tubulosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does cotton spinner live?
cotton spinner is found in Found in Portugal.. Countries include Portugal.
What family does cotton spinner belong to?
cotton spinner (Holothuria tubulosa) belongs to the genus Holothuria, which is part of the taxonomic family Holothuriidae.
Is cotton spinner endangered?
No, cotton spinner (Holothuria tubulosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does cotton spinner belong to?
cotton spinner (Holothuria tubulosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of cotton spinner?
The closest relatives of cotton spinner 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
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cotton spinner
Holothuria tubulosa
LC
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donkey dung sea cucumber
Holothuria mexicana
LC
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