Holothuria edulis, commonly known as the edible sea cucumber or the pink and black sea cucumber, is a species of echinoderm in the family Holothuriidae. It was placed in the subgenus Halodeima by Pearson in 1914, making its full scientific name Holothuria (Halodeima) edulis. It is found in shallow water in the tropical Indo-Pacific Ocean.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pinkfish Sea Cucumber being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Echinodermata
- Class
- Holothuroidea
- Order
- Holothuriida
- Family
- Holothuriidae
- Genus
- Holothuria
- Species
- Holothuria edulis
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