Holothuria cubana
Holothuria (Cystipus) cubana is a species of sea cucumber in the genus Holothuria, subgenus Cystipus. The cucumber is found in the Western Central Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. First described by Ludwig in 1875, Cubana live at a depth of 0-7 meters[1] and grow to a length of 15 cm.[2]
| Holothuria cubana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Echinodermata |
| Class: | Holothuroidea |
| Order: | Holothuriida |
| Family: | Holothuriidae |
| Genus: | Holothuria |
| Species: | H. cubana |
| Binomial name | |
| Holothuria cubana Ludwig, 1875 | |
References
- "Holothuria cubana". www.sealifebase.se. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- "Holothuria (Cystipus) cubana Ludwig 1875 - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
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