Arbacia lixula
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Black sea-urchin
Schwarzer Seeigel
Zwarte zeeëgel
Oursin noir
Erizo negro
Riccio nero
Distribution
- 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 1 and 50 Meters.
- Very common species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Lives in large groups
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 11 cm
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
Relationship with humans
- The spines of the animal can be dangerous
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.