Life in the "Inoh"
Collector urchin
- Rareness：★★★★★
Distributed off of the Kii Peninsula and southwards. The shell can reach up to 10cm. Debris such as sea shells, coral, and stones that stick to the surface of the urchin act as a camouflage. The gonads of the species are delicious and consumed as a delicacy.
| Scientific name | Tripneustes gratilla |
|---|---|
| English name | Collector urchin |
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