Actinopyga echinites | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Echinodermata |
Class: | Holothuroidea |
Order: | Holothuriida |
Family: | Holothuriidae |
Genus: | Actinopyga |
Species: | A. echinites
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Binomial name | |
Actinopyga echinites | |
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Actinopyga echinites, commonly known as the brownfish or deep water redfish,[1] is a species of sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae. It is native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region and is harvested for food.