Holothuria tubulosa
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Cotton-spinner
Röhrenholothurie
stekelige zeekomkommer
Holothurie tubuleuse
Cohombro tubo
Cetriolo di mare
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 : 30 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
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!