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Created 12/10/2022

Family Stichopodidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Stichopus herrmanni



Central Philippines
   

CURRYFISH SEA CUCUMBER

Formerly common on sand, seagrass beds, or rubble but severely depleted by fishing.  Square in cross section, wrinkled, scattered conical papillae with black tips.  Attains 22 inches.  East Africa to South China and Samoa.