Holothuria stellati
- Brown sea-cucumber
- Braune Seegurke
- Bruine zeekomkommer
- Holothurie brune
- Cohombro de ma marrón
- Cetrolo di mare bruno
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 1 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.
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!