Cidaris cidaris

Crany cidaris
Grauer Lazenseeigel
Oursin porte-lance
Tabaquera
Riccio matita

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is not very mobile
The species can be found between 40 and 2000 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 20 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
Diet : Sponges - Rods - Algae

Relationship with humans

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

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!