General Description

The colour of the test is pale greenish, sometimes slightly purple or grey. Test diameter up to 4 cm.

Biology

This uncommon species of sea urchin never occurs in great numbers. It is endemic to Southern Australia.

Habitat

Medium energy environments where algae and rocky reef occur, to depths greater than 120 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

South-eastern Australia.

Species Group

Sea urchins

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

4 cm

Diet

Omnivore

Harmful

Spines can puncture skin. Venom status unknown.

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Species Code

MoV 3849

Identify

• Sea Urchins

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed