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Eucidaris metularia
Eucidaris metularia (Lamarck, 1816)
Ten-lined urchin
Eucidaris metularia
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Cidaridae ()
Max. size:  3 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 570 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length used: disc diameter. Maximum cylindrical spine length: 3.0 cm (Ref. 800). Occurs on coral reefs and rubble areas at depths of 0 to 40 m. Feeds on calcareous algae, sponges and bryozoans (Ref. 800).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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