|
Home > Invertebrates
> Sea Urchins > Strongylocentrotus
purpuratus
Updated 12/5/2012
Family
Strongylocentrotidae
NORTHEAST PACIFIC
Strongylocentrotus
purpuratus
PURPLE URCHIN
Common on rocky reefs in shallow water.
Population surges are responsible for the decimation of Giant
Kelp forests in
Southern California. Attains 3.5 inches. Alaska to Outer
Baja California. |
|