heart urchin

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Echinodermata (Derisi dikenliler)

Class

Echinoidea (denizkestanesi)

Order

Spatangoida (Spatangoida)

Family

Brissidae

Genus

Brissopsis

Species

Brissopsis lyrifera (heart urchin)

Names in Other Languages

German Leier-Herzigel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of heart urchin?

The scientific name of heart urchin is Brissopsis lyrifera. It belongs to the genus Brissopsis.

What is the conservation status of heart urchin?

heart urchin (Brissopsis lyrifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does heart urchin live?

heart urchin is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does heart urchin belong to?

heart urchin (Brissopsis lyrifera) belongs to the genus Brissopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Brissidae.

Is heart urchin endangered?

No, heart urchin (Brissopsis lyrifera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does heart urchin belong to?

heart urchin (Brissopsis lyrifera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).