Clypeaster rosaceus
Clypeaster rosaceus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sea biscuit
Clypeaster rosaceus
photo by Batoy, Corazon B.

Family:  Clypeasteridae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 285 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Caribbean; Panama, USA, and Belize.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits Thalassia sp. beds (Refs. 415, 86574) and sandy areas (Ref. 415).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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