Stylocidaris affinis

(Philippi, 1845)

Red Urchin

Range: Eastern Pacific & Northern/Western Atlantic Ocean: Mediterranean to Panama.

Size: 6 inches (15 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits deep rocky coastal areas.

Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the home aquarium trade.

Has a temperature range of 50 to 75°F (10 - 24°C).

Best left in the wild.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Echinodermata

Class: Echinoides

Order: Cidaroida

Family: Cidaridae

Genus: Stylocidaris

FYI: Shown here for identification only.