Toxopneustes pileolus

flowe urchin
Oursin fleur

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean

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 0 and 90 Meters.
Rare species.

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.

Relationship with humans

The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest