
Description
Astropyga radiata is a species of sea urchin in the family Diadematidae. It is a large species with long spines and is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. It was first described in 1778 by the German naturalist Nathaniel Gottfried Leske. Other names: Red Urchin, Fire Urchin or False Fire Urchin. Descript... Read more in SeabookLocations
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
- Vietnam
- Seychelles
- Cambodia
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Colors
brown
blue
purple
red
Habitat and Environment
Benthic
Mud and Sand
Social Behaviour
Association
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern