Holothuria (Microthele) whitmaei, commonly known as the black teatfish, is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae. The sea cucumber is distributed in the western Indian and Pacific oceans, with specimens being found off of Tanzania,[2] New Caledonia and the Philippines.[3] They are usually found in groups of 5-25 individuals.[4]
Holothuria (Microthele) whitmaei, commonly known as the black teatfish, is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae. The sea cucumber is distributed...
in the state's bêche-de-mer harvest, these are Holothuria nobilis (black teatfish), Holothuriawhitmaei (black fish), Thelenota ananas (prickly redfish)...
indicate that the reef is a nursery. Sea cucumber (black teatfish), Holothuriawhitmaei, were also found in high numbers at Elizabeth Reef. While the 2003...
tentacles and anus of sea cucumber species Holothuriawhitmaei, Actinopyga obesa, and most commonly Holothuria atra. Sea cucumbers are known to produce...
indicate that the reef is a nursery. Sea cucumber (black teatfish), Holothuriawhitmaei, were found in high numbers. While the 2003 survey found only small...
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