Microcyphus rousseaui

  • Bald-patch urchin
  • Rousseau - Seeigel
  • Kipodonn hadour
  • Oursin zigzag
  • Erizo de mar con calvas
  • Riccio di Rousseau

Distribution

  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Surrounding and environment

  • The species is generally found on the reef
  • The species is not very mobile
  • The species can be found between 10 and 30 Meters.
  • Rare 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 : 5 cm
  • The animal feeds mainly on refuse.

Relationship with humans

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