Shingle Urchin (species: Colobocentrotus atratus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Colobocentrotus atratus
Shingle Urchin


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Echinodermata
Class Echinoidea
Order Camarodonta
Family Echinometridae
Genus Colobocentrotus
Species Colobocentrotus atratus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 12 cm (Diameter)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

This urchin is usually found on substrates fully exposed to waves and their associated abrasive effect, often in groups. (Wikipedia)

Diet

It feeds on periwinkles, other urchins and coralline algae. (Wikipedia)

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