Actinopyga

Actinopyga
Actinopyga echinites
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Holothuroideaia
Order: Aspidochirotida
Family: Holothuriidae
Genus: Actinopyga

Actinopyga is a genus of sea cucumbers found in coastal waters in tropical and temperate regions.

Species

This genus is distinctive thanks to its anal teeth (here Actinopyga caerulea). However, some Holothuria can have similar appendages.



See also

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