How deep does the Black Sea Urchin live?

The Black Sea Urchin (Arbacia lixula) is typically found at 0–80 m.

Black Sea Urchin

Arbacia lixula

Group: Urchin
Typical depth: 0–80 m

The black sea urchin grips vertical rock faces in the surf zone where the water heaves hardest, from the tideline down to about 80 metres. Dark and spiny, it grazes the rock bare of algae and helps shape the bald patches seen on Mediterranean coasts.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Arbacioida › Arbaciidae › Arbacia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 124249.

FAQ

How deep does the Black Sea Urchin live?: The Black Sea Urchin (Arbacia lixula) is typically found at 0–80 m.