Keeled Heart Urchin
Brissus latecarinatus
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 0–45 m
- Max size: 13 cm
The keeled heart urchin lives buried in shallow sandy patches and seagrass down to about 45 metres, sieving plants and tiny invertebrates from between the sand grains. A coat of fine spines lets it burrow and shuffle through the sediment unseen.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Spatangoida › Brissidae › Brissus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213575.
FAQ
- How deep does the Keeled Heart Urchin live?
- The Keeled Heart Urchin (Brissus latecarinatus) is typically found at 0–45 m.
- How big does the Keeled Heart Urchin get?
- The Keeled Heart Urchin grows to about 13 cm.