Rock-Boring Urchin
Echinometra mathaei
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 0–139 m
- Max size: 8 cm
The rock boring urchin grinds hollows into hard reef rock and wedges itself inside for shelter in shallow water. It scrapes turf algae from the stone and shares its burrow with a small shrimp that hides among its spines.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Camarodonta › Echinometridae › Echinometra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213383.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rock-Boring Urchin live?
- The Rock-Boring Urchin (Echinometra mathaei) is typically found at 0–139 m.
- How big does the Rock-Boring Urchin get?
- The Rock-Boring Urchin grows to about 8 cm.