Mesocentrotus franciscanus (Agassiz, 1863) Red Sea urchin |
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Family: | Strongylocentrotidae () | |||
Max. size: | 19 cm WD (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 200 years | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 125 m | |||
Distribution: | Arctic and Northern Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Harvestable size is around 9-10 cm test diameter (4-5 years in age) (Ref. 121955). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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