Mellita sexiesperforata
Six-keyhole sand dollar
Schlüssellochseeigel
Zand-dollar
Dollar de sable
Dólar de arena
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species is generally buried
- The species can be found between 0 and 16 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Hides in the sand.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Hides in the sand.
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 10 cm
- Number of arms : 0
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
- The animal can show variable colouring
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!