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Heterocentrotus trigonarius

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Species of sea urchin

Heterocentrotus trigonarius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Echinoidea
Order: Camarodonta
Family: Echinometridae
Genus: Heterocentrotus
Species: H. trigonarius
Binomial name
Heterocentrotus trigonarius
(Lamarck, 1816)

Heterocentrotus trigonarius, commonly known as the slate pencil urchin or red slate pencil urchin, is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Heterocentrotus mamillatus is a similar, related species.

Heterocentrotus trigonarius can grow to 30 cm (12 in) in diameter (spine-to-spine). The spines are potentially harmful to humans if trodden on.

References

  1. ^ Kroh A, Mooi R, eds. (2023). "Heterocentrotus trigonarius (Lamarck, 1816)". World Echinoidea Database. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Critter of the Week: The tropical slate pencil urchin". NIWA. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
Taxon identifiers
Heterocentrotus trigonarius


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