Holothuria forskali

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Black sea cucumber
Schwarze Seegurke
Zwarte zeekomkommer
Holothurie noire
Cohombro de mar negro
Cetriolo di mare nero

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 5 and 100 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 40 cm
The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

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