Striped Spine Sea Urchin
Temnopleurus toreumaticus
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- For divers: safe
A short spined urchin of sandy and rubble bottoms, this species grazes red coralline algae and lives among coral communities. It tucks bits of stony debris and seaweed over itself as cover, and ranges from the shallows to around 200 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Camarodonta › Temnopleuridae › Temnopleurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 214667.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Spine Sea Urchin live?
- The Striped Spine Sea Urchin (Temnopleurus toreumaticus) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Striped Spine Sea Urchin dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Spine Sea Urchin is harmless to divers.