Florent's Guide To The

South Florida Reefs

Variegated Urchin
Lytechinus variegatus

Variegated Urchin - Lytechinus variegatus
Location: Grand Cayman

Scientific Name: Lytechinus variegatus
Also known as: Green Sea Urchin
Category: Sea Urchins
Size: 2 to 3 in. (5 to 8 cm)  
Depth: 0-160 ft. (0-50 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Bermuda, Brazil


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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