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Toxopneustes pileolus

Toxopneustes pileolus

Classification

Toxopneustes pileolus, commonly known as the flower urchin, is a widespread and commonly encountered species of sea urchin from the Indo-West Pacific. It is considered highly dangerous, as it is capable of delivering extremely painful and medically significant stings when touched (as this species is toxic). It inhabits coral reefs, seagrass beds, and rocky or sandy environments at depths of up to 90 m (295 ft).

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 61United States of America · 13