Red Pencil Urchin

Heterocentrotus mammillatus

Family: Sea urchin Category: Herbivore Max size: 14 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs, rocky areas
Distribution: Indo-Pacific
Food: Algae, detritus
Way of living: Solitary
Behavior: Typically found wedged in rock crevices; uses its spines for protection against predators.

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