Holothuria arenacava
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Holothuria arenacava faces severe pressure from commercial sea cucumber harvesting, particularly in shallow reef environments where this species is most accessible to collectors. Coastal development and sedimentation from terrestrial runoff degrade the sandy and coral rubble habitats essential for this species' survival. Climate change-induced coral bleaching events further compromise the reef ecosystems that support H. arenacava populations.
Habitat
Holothuria arenacava inhabits shallow tropical coral reef environments, typically found in sandy areas and coral rubble zones at depths of 1-20 meters. This species shows a preference for protected reef flats and lagoons with moderate water flow and abundant organic detritus.
