Actinopyga echinites, commonly known as the brownfish or deep water redfish, is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae. It is native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region and is harvested for food.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Brownfish 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.
Easily confused with
- Actinopyga mauritiana
- Holothuria fuscocinerea
- Astichopus multifidus
- Bohadschia vitiensis
- Holothuria inornata
- Actinopyga obesa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Echinodermata
- Class
- Holothuroidea
- Order
- Holothuriida
- Family
- Holothuriidae
- Genus
- Actinopyga
- Species
- Actinopyga echinites
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