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Heterocentrotus mammillatus |
Distribution |
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Slate-pencil urchin |
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Variabler Griffelseeigel |
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Griffelzee-egel |
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Oursin crayon |
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Erizo lapicero |
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Riccio matita |
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The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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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 25 Meters.
Uncommon 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 : 20 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
