Black Sea Urchin
Centrostephanus rodgersii
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 2–50 m
- For divers: safe
This long spined urchin clears wide bare patches on rocky reefs by grazing seaweed through the night and hiding in crevices by day. Light sensitive and abundant in southeastern Australia, it ranges from about 2 metres down to 50 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Diadematoida › Diadematidae › Centrostephanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 414212.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Sea Urchin live?
- The Black Sea Urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) is typically found at 2–50 m.
- Is the Black Sea Urchin dangerous to divers?
- The Black Sea Urchin is harmless to divers.