Bohadschia argus

  • Leopard sea cucumber
  • Leoparde-Seegurke
  • Holothurie léopard

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The species is not very mobile
  • The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 70 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing