Spatangus purpureus

Muller, 1776

Purple Heart Urchin

Range: North Eastern Atlantic Ocean: European waters.

Size: 5 inches (12 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits sandy substrates and seagrass areas.

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the home tropical aquarium trade.

Has a temperature range of 50 to 65°F (10 - 18°C).

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Echinodermata

Class: Echinoides

Order: Spatangoida

Family: Spatangidae

Genus: Spatangus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Best left in the wild.