Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Stimpson, 1857)
purple urchin
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Family:  Strongylocentrotidae ()
Max. size:  8.5 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 161 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Alaska to Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on rocks from the low intertidal to a depth of 10 meters (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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