Heart Urchin
Metalia spatagus
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 0–130 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
A heart shaped urchin that burrows through sand from the shore down to about 130 metres, it sifts organic matter from the grains. At low tide it can be seen creeping slowly across exposed flats.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Spatangoida › Brissidae › Metalia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212463.
FAQ
- How deep does the Heart Urchin live?
- The Heart Urchin (Metalia spatagus) is typically found at 0–130 m.
- Is the Heart Urchin dangerous to divers?
- The Heart Urchin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Heart Urchin get?
- The Heart Urchin grows to about 10 cm.