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Tripneustes ventricosus |
Distribution |
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West Indian sea egg |
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Westindischer Seeigel |
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Witte zee-egel |
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Oursin blanc |
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Erizo negriblanco |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Surrounding and environment |
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The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
Very 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 : 17 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
-Sport or local fishing.
The spines of the animal can be dangerous
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