Echinus esculentus

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Edible Urchin

Range: Northeast Atlantic Ocean: European waters.

Size: 8 inches (20 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits intertidal zones heavy in kelp growth.

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

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

Collected for human consumption.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Echinodermata

Class: Echinoides

Order: Echinoida

Family: Echinidae

Genus: Echinus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.