Stichopus regalis

  • Royale cucumber
  • Königs-Seewalze
  • Koningszeekomkommer
  • Holothurie jaune
  • Espardeña
  • Lingua di mare

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • 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 800 Meters.
  • 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 : 35 cm
  • The animal feeds mainly on refuse.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food