Echinus melo

(Lamarck, 1758)

Melon Sea Urchin

Range: Northeast Atlantic Ocean: Mediterranean.

Size: 6 inches (15 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits algae covered rocks in coastal 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: Echinoida

Family: Echinidae

Genus: Echinus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.