Centrostephanus coronatus (Verill, 1867)
Crowned sea urchin
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Family:  Diadematidae ()
Max. size:  17.5 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 125 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific.
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Biology:  This is an epibenthic species found on rocky bottoms in subtidal areas at depths of 1 to 125 m (Ref. 83942). It is known to forage at night (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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