Northern Sea Urchin
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 0–300 m
- Max size: 10 cm
The northern sea urchin ranges from tide pools down to 300 metres on rock and soft bottoms across cold northern coasts. A heavy grazer of kelp and other seaweed, it can mow whole forests down to bare rock when its numbers swell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Camarodonta › Strongylocentrotidae › Strongylocentrotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 124321.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Sea Urchin live?
- The Northern Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) is typically found at 0–300 m.
- How big does the Northern Sea Urchin get?
- The Northern Sea Urchin grows to about 10 cm.