Arbaciella elegans

Arbaciella
Erizo pigmeo

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 70 Meters.
Rare species.
Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 1 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.

Relationship with humans

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