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Astropyga radiata (Leske, 1778) Blue-spotted sea urchin |
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photo by
Bos, Arthur |
| Family: | Diadematidae () | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 70 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Maximum diameter: 18.0 cm. Occurs in shallow waters on sand, rubble and in seagrass areas at depths of 0-60 m. Feeds on algae and small invertebrates. Solitary or in groups (Ref. 800). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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