Crowned Sea Urchin
Centrostephanus coronatus
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 1–125 m
- Max size: 17.5 cm
A long spined urchin of rocky subtidal ground from about one metre down to 125 metres, it hides in crevices by day and comes out to forage at night. Its slender black spines sweep food toward the mouth and warn off anything that comes too close.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Diadematoida › Diadematidae › Centrostephanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 513165.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crowned Sea Urchin live?
- The Crowned Sea Urchin (Centrostephanus coronatus) is typically found at 1–125 m.
- How big does the Crowned Sea Urchin get?
- The Crowned Sea Urchin grows to about 17.5 cm.