Black Banded Sea Urchin
Echinothrix calamaris
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
Long hollow banded spines flare out from this urchin, tipped with venom that delivers a painful jab to anything that brushes against it. It grazes algae across shallow coral and rubble, usually in the top 40 metres of the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Diadematoida › Diadematidae › Echinothrix
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213377.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Banded Sea Urchin live?
- The Black Banded Sea Urchin (Echinothrix calamaris) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- Is the Black Banded Sea Urchin dangerous to divers?
- The Black Banded Sea Urchin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Banded Sea Urchin get?
- The Black Banded Sea Urchin grows to about 15 cm.