Actinopyga

Actinopyga is a genus of sea cucumbers[1] found in coastal waters in tropical and temperate regions.

Actinopyga
Actinopyga echinites
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Holothuroidea
Order: Holothuriida
Family: Holothuriidae
Genus: Actinopyga
Bronn, 1860[1]
Synonyms
  • Jaegeria Bell, 1887
  • Metis Gistel, 1848
  • Muelleria Jaeger, 1833

Species

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

There are 18 recognized species:[1]


References

  1. "Actinopyga Bronn, 1860". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.


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