species: Holothuria (Cystipus) rigida in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Holothuria (Cystipus) rigida


©Anne Hoggett: Holothuria rigida at Lizard Island. Was completely buried in sand under rubble slab. About 15 cm long.

©Anne Hoggett: A larger specimen of Holothuria rigida at Lizard Island. Also found completely buried in sand under rubble slab. About 18 cm long.

©Anne Hoggett: Holothuria (Cystipus) rigida from under a slab of rubble on the reef flat at Coconut Beach, Lizard Island. 15 cm long.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Holothuroidea
Order Aspidochirotida
Family Holothuriidae
Genus Holothuria
Species Holothuria (Cystipus) rigida

Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa

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Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

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References

  • Cannon, L.R.G. and H. Silver (1986). Sea Cucumbers of Northern Australia Queensland Museum, Brisbane. LIRS catalog number 229.