ANIMAL A-Z…
Learn more about our amazing animal collection. Click on a letter below to find an animal or use our animal search:
Urchin, Long spined (Diadema antillarum)
This species of sea urchin is named after its long spines which are usually 10-12cm long, but have been known to reach 30cm in length! It is also commonly called the black sea urchin because of its colour.
Fun Facts...
Sea urchins are an important species in the right numbers as they stop the reef from becoming overgrown.
Location...
This species is distributed around the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific and Caribbean.
Habitat...
Tropical coral reefs.
Diet...
Grazes on algae which grows on reefs.
Urchin, Mine (Eucidaris tribuloides)
Fun Facts...
Their spines can be regenerated when broken off.
Location... They can be found in parts of the mid-Atlantic including, the Caribbean.
Habitat... The mine urchin prefers shallow waters, no deeper than 150 feet. They inhabit seagrass beds, coral crevices and underneath rocks.
Diet...
Algae, small invertebrates and detritus
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During your visit to SeaQuarium, don’t forget to take part in our free children’s Discovery Trail scratch card quiz. Pick up your free scratch card on arrival, answer the questions found throughout the Discovery Trail and place your entry into our Monthly Prize Draw. Winners are randomly selected from correctly answered entries at the end of every month, and win an Adopt a Buddy package of their choice!
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