Eupyrgus

Eupyrgus
Eupyrgus pacificus: 1. Tables from above, 2. Spire of table from side
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Holothuroidea
Order: Molpadida
Family: Eupyrgidae
Semper, 1867
Genus: Eupyrgus
Lütken, 1857
Synonyms
  • Echinosoma Semper, 1867

Eupyrgus is a genus of sea cucumbers. It is the only genus in the monotypic family Eupyrgidae.


Description: The body wall tables with a high and spiny spire are placed near the disc's edge. There are three pillars connected by crossbeams ending in a tooth.

Location: Eupyrgus can be found in Campos Basin, Brazil. They were found at a depth of 500m.