Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis (Müller, 1776)
Northern sea urchin
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis
photo by Harvey-Clark, Chris

Family:  Strongylocentrotidae ()
Max. size:  10 cm WD (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 45 years
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 300 m
Distribution:  Northern Pacific, Northern Atlantic and the Arctic. Temperate to polar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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