Short-spined Urchin
Holopneustes porosissimus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Holopneustes porosissimus
Other names
Red-Spined Sea Urchin
Size
Up to 8 cm (3.14 in) body
Weight
Under .35 kg (.77 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Shallow coastal waters amongst rocky areas and reef abundant in kelp & algae
Depth Range
0 - 15 m (49 ft)
