Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Slate-pencil sea urchin
Size:
Slate-pencil sea urchin grow to a max diameter of 5 inches (13 centimeters).
Diet:
These urchins eat algae, coral, sponges, turtle grass and aquatic invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
Throughout the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, the Slate-pencil sea urchin lives in benthic (bottom) habitats.
Details:
These urchins are orange-red with pencil-like spines all over. They use these spines to defend themselves, move around and anchor on rocks and coral. At night, they feed on algae and other organic matter.