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Ten-lined urchin - Eucidaris metularia Seen on night dive. Hamata, Egypt (2009).  Egypt,Eucidaris metularia,Fall,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ten-lined urchin - Eucidaris metularia

Seen on night dive. Hamata, Egypt (2009).

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''Eucidaris metularia'', the ten-lined urchin, is a species of sea urchins in the family Cidaridae. It is found in shallow parts of the Indo-Pacific Ocean and is characterised by its sparse covering of banded, flat-tipped spines.

Similar species: Pencil Urchins
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Sep 4, 2022. Captured Nov 10, 2009 19:01 in 7GPQ89G3+8G.
  • SP550UZ
  • f/5.6
  • 10/600s
  • ISO50
  • 4.68mm