Lance Urchin
Phyllacanthus imperialis
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 0–73 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
The lance urchin carries thick, blunt primary spines up to eight centimetres long and wedges itself into holes or under corals by day. It comes out at night on shallow reefs to graze algae, small invertebrates and encrusting growth, and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Cidaroida › Cidaridae › Phyllacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 179611.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lance Urchin live?
- The Lance Urchin (Phyllacanthus imperialis) is typically found at 0–73 m.
- Is the Lance Urchin dangerous to divers?
- The Lance Urchin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lance Urchin get?
- The Lance Urchin grows to about 7 cm.