Echinometridae () |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
Indo-Pacific. |
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It is a burrowing urchin. Adapted to suspension feeding, using its long aboral spines to capture drfiting algae and suspended particulates (Refs. 125618, 129602). Associated with coral communities (Ref. 129602). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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