Hairy Blackfish
Actinopyga miliaris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A dark sea cucumber of shallow reef flats around fringing reefs and lagoon islets, collected by hand at low tide or by divers and processed for sale. Heavy harvesting across its range has pushed it onto the vulnerable list, and much of its biology remains poorly understood.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Holothuroidea › Holothuriida › Holothuriidae › Actinopyga
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208949.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hairy Blackfish live?
- The Hairy Blackfish (Actinopyga miliaris) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Hairy Blackfish dangerous to divers?
- The Hairy Blackfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hairy Blackfish get?
- The Hairy Blackfish grows to about 35 cm.