Centrostephanus longispinus
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally found on the reef
- The species is not very mobile
- The species can be found between 5 and 200 Meters.
- Rare species.
- Endemic 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 : 25 cm
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
- Diet : 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
Longspined sea-urchin
Diademseeegel
Oursin diadème
Erizo de pùas largas
Riccio diadema