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Purple Sea Urchin are endemic Australian species, which can be found in Southern Qld, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. They inhabit coastal waters up to 35 mts in depth. They can reach up to 14 centimetres diameter. Strongylocentrotus purpuratus Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

Purple Sea Urchin

are endemic Australian species, which can be found in Southern Qld, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. They inhabit coastal waters up to 35 mts in depth. They can reach up to 14 centimetres diameter.

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The Purple sea urchin

The purple sea urchin, ''Strongylocentrotus purpuratus'', lives along the eastern edge of the Pacific Ocean extending from Ensenada, Mexico to British Columbia, Canada. This sea urchin species is deep purple in color and lives in lower intertidal and nearshore subtidal communities. Along with sea otters and abalones, it is a prominent member of the spectacular kelp forest community.

It normally grows to a diameter of about 4 inches and may live as long as 70 years.

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Similar species: Sea Urchins
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Oct 7, 2013. Captured Oct 8, 2013 12:13.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/6s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm

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