Diadema antillarum
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Long-spined urchin
Karibik-Diademseeigel
Caribische Diadema-zee-egel
Oursin diadème
Erizo negro
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The species is not very mobile
- The species can be found between 0 and 45 Meters.
- Common species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 30 cm
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.