Genus

Common name: Sea Cucumber

Scientific name: Stichopus

Stichopus is a genus of sea cucumbers found in various marine environments. They are known for their elongated bodies and leathery skin. Stichopus species are detritivores, playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling by processing organic matter in the substrate. In reef aquariums, they can help maintain clean sand beds. However, they require stable conditions and should only be introduced to well-established systems. Some species may grow quite large and could inadvertently harm small or delicate invertebrates.

  1. Common name: greenfish
    Scientific name: Stichopus chloronotus
  2.  emperor shrimp on a  Herrmann's sea cucumber
    Common name: Curryfish
    Scientific name: Stichopus herrmanni
  3. Little dragonfish or short dragonfish on a mirror, Eurypegasus draconis, is a species of marine fish in the family Pegasidae
    Common name: Dragonfish
    Scientific name: Stichopus horrens
  4. A Tubercle Sea Cucumber (Stichopus monotuberculatus) in the Red Sea
    Common name: Pineapple Sea Cucumber
    Scientific name: Stichopus monotuberculatus
  5. Common name: Nose Sea Cucumber
    Scientific name: Stichopus naso
  6. Common name: Curryfish
    Scientific name: Stichopus vastus