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Echinometra lucunter |
Distribution |
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Rock-boring urchin |
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Felsenbohrerseeigel |
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Rotsborende zee-egel |
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Oursin perforateur |
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Erizo negro chico |
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Riccio scavatore dei Caraibi |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Surrounding and environment |
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The species is generally found on the reef
The species is not very mobile
The animal hunts at night
The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary The animal is indifferent to the presence of humans
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 15 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
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The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The spines of the animal can be dangerous
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