Teated Sea Cucumber

Holothuria (Microthele) whitmaei, commonly known as the black teatfish, is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae. The sea cucumber is distributed in the western Indian and Pacific oceans, with specimens being found off of Tanzania, New Caledonia and the Philippines. They are usually found in groups of 5-25 individuals.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Teated 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.

Easily confused with

• Holothuria atra
• Actinopyga echinites
• Holothuria mexicana
• Actinopyga mauritiana
• Actinopyga obesa

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Echinodermata

Class

Holothuroidea

Order

Holothuriida

Family

Holothuriidae

Genus

Holothuria

Species

Holothuria whitmaei

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