CRCritically Endangered
Black Teatfish
Holothuria nobilis
Declining
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Overview
Holothuria (Microthele) nobilis, the black teatfish, is a species of sea cucumber in the genus Holothuria. The sea cucumber is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific ocean. It was first described by Emil Selenka in 1867.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in HOLOTHURIIDAE
Threatened in Chile
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black Teatfish classified as Critically Endangered?
Black Teatfish is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Holothuria (Microthele) nobilis, the black teatfish, is a species of sea cucumber in the genus Holothuria. The sea cucumber is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific ocean. It was first described by Emil Selenka in 1867.
Where does Black Teatfish live?
Black Teatfish occurs in Chile, Comoros, Cook Islands, Egypt, Fiji, and France (plus 44 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black Teatfish?
The main threats to Black Teatfish are 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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