When these sea cucumbers are disturbed, such as when they are attacked by a predator, they release a sticky, white, thread-like secretion from their anus called Cuvierian tubules. This is used as a defense mechanism against threats. They are the only poisonous species of sea cucumber.
- Scientific Name
- Holothuria leucospilota
- Classification
- Order: Aspidochirotida, Family: Holothuriidae
- Habitat
- South of the Kii Peninsula, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean
