(Ludwig, 1874)
P. australis is a grey to orange sea cucumber with small papillae more or less evident along the corners of its somewhat square, firm body (length 50-65 mm). The tegument is rough and the spicules are homogeneous-sized baskets (P. australis spicules[/l]). P. australis may be found on [l][m]Glossary[/m][r]Reef[/r]reefs and in coastal areas, concealed among rubble, on reef flats and rocky shores.