Actinopyga palauensis, the Panning's blackfish, is a species of sea cucumber within the family Holothuriidae.

[2] The species distribution is in the western Pacific near areas such as Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, Tonga, Niue, eastern Australia, and New Caledonia.

[3][4] Actinopyga palauensis is blackish-brown in coloration, but appears entirely black at depth, with a bumpy texture and small sparces of papillae.

[3][5] Actinopyga palauensis is commonly fished in many parts of its range, however it is considered a minor commercial species in terms of catch, and no catch records suggest that the current population of the species is declining from being harvested.

No conservation measures have been made towards the species, but it does occur in at least 1 marine protected area within its range.