Asthenosoma marisrubri
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Red sea fire urchin
Rotmeer-Lederseeigel
Soepele Rode Zee-egel
Oursin-cuir de mer Rouge
Erizo de mar tóxico 
Riccio di fuoco
Distribution
- The Red Sea
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 3 and 30 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
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 15 cm
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
- Diet : Algae - Sponges -
Relationship with humans
- The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!