Red Sea Urchin
Mesocentrotus franciscanus
- Group: Urchin
- Typical depth: 0–125 m
- Max size: 19 cm
The red sea urchin is among the largest urchins on rocky Pacific coasts, grazing kelp in high energy waters along open shores. It gathers in numbers at the base of giant kelp, and harvested animals are typically four or five years old.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Camarodonta › Strongylocentrotidae › Mesocentrotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 591102.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Sea Urchin live?
- The Red Sea Urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) is typically found at 0–125 m.
- How big does the Red Sea Urchin get?
- The Red Sea Urchin grows to about 19 cm.