Holothuria fuscogilva, also known as the white teatfish, is a species of
sea cucumber in the family
Holothuriidae. It is found in the tropical waters of the
Indo-Pacific in shallow waters near islands and around coral reefs. Juveniles live in shallower waters (such as inter-tidal zones) and then migrate to deeper waters as they mature. Adults of this species weigh between 2.4 and 4 kilograms (5.3 and 8.8 pounds) and are elliptical in shape with a firm texture. They feature lateral papillae (teats), which are often buried in the sand. The species is consumed as food and is vulnerable to over-exploitation from commercial fishing. This
H. fuscogilva sea cucumber was photographed in
Ras Muhammad National Park off the
Red Sea coast of the
Sinai Peninsula in Egypt.
Photograph credit: Diego Delso