Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
| Scientific name | Strongylocentrotus purpuratus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Stimpson |
| Year of description | 1857 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Strongylocentrotidae |
| Genus | Strongylocentrotus |
Introduction
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus is a salt water echinoderm.
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Who is it?
How to recognize This echinoderm ?
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus measures between 6 and 8.5 cm. This echinoderm is unicolore with a predominantly violet body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietalgae-eating
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus is an echinoderm solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is algae-eating .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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FertilizationExternal
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Active sexual selectionNo
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus is an echinoderm ovipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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StingYes
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature6 - 13 °C
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Depth0 - 161 m
Biotope presentation
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 161m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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