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kanfoude

Spatangus purpureus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Echinodermata (شوكيات الجلد)
Class
Echinoidea (قنفذ البحر)
Order
Spatangoida (Spatangoida)
Family
Spatangidae
Genus
Spatangus
Species
Spatangus purpureus (kanfoude)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish erizo de corazón purpúreo
French oursin de vase violet
German violetter Herzigel
Arabic kanfoude

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of kanfoude?
The scientific name of kanfoude is Spatangus purpureus. It belongs to the genus Spatangus.
What is the conservation status of kanfoude?
kanfoude (Spatangus purpureus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does kanfoude live?
kanfoude is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does kanfoude belong to?
kanfoude (Spatangus purpureus) belongs to the genus Spatangus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spatangidae.
What kingdom does kanfoude belong to?
kanfoude (Spatangus purpureus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Spatangus — 1 Species

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kanfoude
Spatangus purpureus
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