Heterocentrotus [SEP] parent taxon
Heterocentrotus
Heterocentrotus is a genus of slate pencil urchins, part of the familia Echinometridae.
List of species.
This genus contains two species:
- "Heterocentrotus mamillatus"
- "Heterocentrotus trigonarius"
Heterocentrotus trigonarius
Heterocentrotus trigonarius, commonly known as the slate pencil urchin or red slate pencil urchin, is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.
"Heterocentrotus mamillatus" is a similar, related species.
References.
- UC Berkeley Moorea Biocode listing
- World Register of Marine Species listing