Lissodiadema purpureum (Agassiz & Clark, 1907) Fined spined urchin |
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Family: | Diadematidae () | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range - 6 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Endemic to Hawaii. | |||
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Biology: | lnhabits rocky substrates from around 6 to over 46 m. Young urchins are most often found under stones while larger ones in caves and crevices. Grazes on algae. Hosts a commensal shrimp. (Ref. 122680). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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