elegant sea urchin

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Echinodermata (Stachelhäuter)

Class

Echinoidea (Seeigel)

Order

Camarodonta (Camarodonta)

Family

Echinidae

Genus

Gracilechinus

Species

Gracilechinus elegans (elegant sea urchin)

Names in Other Languages

French oursin élégant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of elegant sea urchin?

The scientific name of elegant sea urchin is Gracilechinus elegans. It belongs to the genus Gracilechinus.

What is the conservation status of elegant sea urchin?

elegant sea urchin (Gracilechinus elegans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does elegant sea urchin live?

elegant sea urchin is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does elegant sea urchin belong to?

elegant sea urchin (Gracilechinus elegans) belongs to the genus Gracilechinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Echinidae.

Is elegant sea urchin endangered?

No, elegant sea urchin (Gracilechinus elegans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does elegant sea urchin belong to?

elegant sea urchin (Gracilechinus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).