Meoma ventricosa

  • Red heart urchin
  • Roter Herzseeigel
  • Rode hartegel
  • Spatangue rouge
  • Erizo de corazón rojo

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
  • The species is generally buried
  • The species can be found between 1 and 45 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Hides in the sand.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 18 cm
  • The animal feeds mainly on refuse.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest