Holothuria fuscogilva
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Holothuria fuscogilva faces severe population declines primarily due to intensive commercial harvesting for the sea cucumber trade, particularly in Asian markets where it is highly valued as a luxury food item. Overfishing has led to local extinctions across much of its range, with fishing pressure often exceeding the species' slow reproductive capacity. Additional threats include habitat degradation from coastal development, pollution, and climate change impacts on coral reef ecosystems.
Habitat
Holothuria fuscogilva inhabits shallow tropical coral reefs and sandy lagoons throughout the Indo-Pacific region, typically found at depths of 1-20 meters. The species prefers areas with mixed coral and sand substrates, often sheltering under coral overhangs or in crevices during daylight hours.
