CRCritically Endangered
Isostichopus fuscus
Declining
Overview
Isostichopus fuscus, commonly known as the brown sea cucumber, is a species of sea cucumber in the family Stichopodidae native to the eastern Pacific. It was first described to science by German biologist Hubert Ludwig in 1875.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in STICHOPODIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Isostichopus fuscus classified as Critically Endangered?
Isostichopus fuscus 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. Isostichopus fuscus, commonly known as the brown sea cucumber, is a species of sea cucumber in the family Stichopodidae native to the eastern Pacific. It was first described to science by German biologist Hubert Ludwig in 1875.
Where does Isostichopus fuscus live?
Isostichopus fuscus occurs in Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Isostichopus fuscus?
The main threats to Isostichopus fuscus are 2.4, 5.4, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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