Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The species is rather mobile for an echinoderm
- The species can be found between 0 and 300 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 10 cm
- Maximum age known : 45 year(s)
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
Relationship with humans
- The spines of the animal can be dangerous
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing