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Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Stimpson, 1857) purple urchin |
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| Family: | Strongylocentrotidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 8.5 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 161 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Alaska to Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | It is found on rocks from the low intertidal to a depth of 10 meters (Ref. 865). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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