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Brissus latecarinatus (Leske, 1778) Keeled heart urchin |
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| Family: | Brissidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 45 m | |||
| Distribution: | Widely distributed in Indo-Pacific, except Arabian Sea. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in shallow sandy areas at depths of 0 to 45 m. Found buried under the sand. Feeds on plants and small invertebrates found between sand particles (Ref. 800). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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