Long Spined Sea Urchin
Diadema setosum
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Diadema setosum
Other names
Needle Spined Sea Urchin
Size
Up to 7 cm (2.75 in) body
Weight
Under .15 kg (.33 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters mostly amongst rocky & coral reefs but also found on sand flats and seagrass beds
Depth Range
0 - 70 m (229 ft)
