Eucidaris tribuloides

  • Slate-pencil urchin
  • Griffel-Seeigel
  • Griffel-zee-egel
  • Oursin-lance antillais
  • Erizo de palitos

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 3 and 50 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The animal hunts at night

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 : 12 cm
  • The animal is a grazer of algae.
  • Diet : Sponges - Algae

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.