Stichopus herrmanni

Curryfish sea cucumber
Holothurie curry

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 55 cm
The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
The species is classified asVulnerable

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!