Family: |
Echinothuriidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 45 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea to New Caledonia and Japan. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits sandy and rubble areas at depths of 0 to 45 m. Feeds on algae and small invertebrates. Associated with Allopontonia iaini, Periclimenes colemani and Leutzenia asthenosomae (commensals) (Ref. 800). Its movement is assisted by non-venomous spines on the underside of its test (Ref. 85384). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
venomous |
Country info: |
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