Astropyga magnifica Clark, 1934
Astropyga magnifica
photo by Jacobson, Pauline Walsh

Family:  Diadematidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 89 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in seagrass beds, with muddy, sandy or mixed substrates (Ref. 130627).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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