Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Stimpson, 1857)
purple urchin
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Family:  Strongylocentrotidae ()
Max. size:  8.5 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 161 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Alaska to Mexico.
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IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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