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purple heart urchin

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 (동물)
Phylum
Echinodermata (극피동물)
Class
Echinoidea (성게류)
Order
Spatangoida (Spatangoida)
Family
Spatangidae
Genus
Spatangus
Species
Spatangus purpureus (purple heart urchin)

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 purple heart urchin?
The scientific name of purple heart urchin is Spatangus purpureus. It belongs to the genus Spatangus.
What is the conservation status of purple heart urchin?
purple heart urchin (Spatangus purpureus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does purple heart urchin live?
purple heart urchin 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 purple heart urchin belong to?
purple heart urchin (Spatangus purpureus) belongs to the genus Spatangus, which is part of the taxonomic family Spatangidae.
What kingdom does purple heart urchin belong to?
purple heart urchin (Spatangus purpureus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Spatangus — 1 Species

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purple heart urchin
Spatangus purpureus
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