Sea Urchin

Amblypneustes formosus

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A smaller sea urchin the test has a common pattern.

There is little to no information available on this species.

Locally i have found several of these washed up following rough weather

Size

can grow up to around 4cm however smaller specimen 2cm and under are more common

Habitat

Amoungst seagrasses

Distribution

Species have been found in NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Sea Urchin
Scientific name: Amblypneustes formosus Valenciennes, 1846
Family: Temnopleuridae
Category: Sea Life › Other
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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