oursin violet

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Portugal.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Echinodermata (Echinoderms)

Class

Echinoidea (Echinoidea)

Order

Camarodonta (Camarodonta)

Family

Toxopneustidae

Genus

Sphaerechinus

Species

Sphaerechinus granularis (oursin violet)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish erizo violáceo

French oursin violet

German dunkelvioletter Seeigel

Portuguese ouriços de pontas redondas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of oursin violet?

The scientific name of oursin violet is Sphaerechinus granularis. It belongs to the genus Sphaerechinus.

Where does oursin violet live?

oursin violet is found in Distributed across Norway and Portugal.. Countries include Norway, Portugal.

What family does oursin violet belong to?

oursin violet (Sphaerechinus granularis) belongs to the genus Sphaerechinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Toxopneustidae.

What kingdom does oursin violet belong to?

oursin violet (Sphaerechinus granularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).