purple sea urchin

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Portugal.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Echinodermata (เอไคโนเดอร์มาตา)

Class

Echinoidea (เม่นทะเล)

Order

Camarodonta (Camarodonta)

Family

Parechinidae

Genus

Paracentrotus

Species

Paracentrotus lividus (purple sea urchin)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish boga marina

French châtaigne de mer

German Steinseeigel

Portuguese ouriço verde

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of purple sea urchin?

The scientific name of purple sea urchin is Paracentrotus lividus. It belongs to the genus Paracentrotus.

Where does purple sea urchin live?

purple sea urchin is found in Distributed across Norway and Portugal.. Countries include Norway, Portugal.

What family does purple sea urchin belong to?

purple sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus) belongs to the genus Paracentrotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Parechinidae.

What kingdom does purple sea urchin belong to?

purple sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).