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Eucidaris metularia (Lamarck, 1816) Ten-lined urchin |
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photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
| Family: | Cidaridae () | |||
| Max. size: | 3 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 570 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Maximum length used: disc diameter. Maximum cylindrical spine length: 3.0 cm (Ref. 800). Occurs on coral reefs and rubble areas at depths of 0 to 40 m. Feeds on calcareous algae, sponges and bryozoans (Ref. 800). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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