Violet Sea Urchin
Sphaerechinus granularis
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 2–130 m
A stout violet sea urchin of Mediterranean and Atlantic rocky shores, it grazes coralline algae off rocks and feeds on dead seagrass leaves and their coatings. It lives from the intertidal down to about 130 metres and often decorates itself with bits of shell and weed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Camarodonta › Toxopneustidae › Sphaerechinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 124427.
FAQ
- How deep does the Violet Sea Urchin live?
- The Violet Sea Urchin (Sphaerechinus granularis) is typically found at 2–130 m.