Heart Urchin
Metalia dicrana
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
This burrowing heart urchin ploughs through shallow sand, no more than about 5 centimetres long, in waters down to roughly 20 metres. It feeds without fuss, swallowing sediment and digesting whatever organic matter it holds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Spatangoida › Brissidae › Metalia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212466.
FAQ
- How deep does the Heart Urchin live?
- The Heart Urchin (Metalia dicrana) is typically found at 0–20 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 5 cm.