Bohadschia argus
Leopard fish
©Anne Hoggett: Bohadschia argus in spawning posture at about 8 pm on 6 Dec 2017 at Big Vicki's Reef, Lizard Island. Spawning was not observed and other individuals in the area were not in spawning posture.
©Anne Hoggett: Possibly Bohadschia argus with an unusual colour pattern, lagoon bommie, Lizard Island.
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Echinodermata
Class
Holothuroidea
Order
Aspidochirotida
Family
Holothuriidae
Genus
Bohadschia
Species
Bohadschia argus
Colours
Distinguishing features
Known as the Leopard Fish in the trepang trade, Bohadschia argus has a distinctive pattern of brown spots that often have a darker outline and a diffuse white "halo". This species ejects sticky white cuverian tubules when disturbed.
Size
- Size data has not been obtained.
Depth range
- Depth range data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Similar taxa
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
Lives exposed on sand in reef habitats
Local abundance
- Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia: Common and conspicuous
Web resources
References
References that assist with identification
- Kim, S.W., A.M. Kerr and G. Paulay (2013). Colour, confusion, and crossing: resolution of species problems in Bohadschia (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 168: 81-97. LIRS catalog number 1710.
Other references
- Bakus, G.J. (1981). Chemical defense mechanisms on the Great Barrier Reef, Science, 211: 497-499. LIRS catalog number 41.
- Cannon, L.R.G. and H. Silver (1986). Sea Cucumbers of Northern Australia Queensland Museum, Brisbane. LIRS catalog number 229.
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