Plagiobrissus grandis (Gmelin, 1788) Giant heart urchin |
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Family: | Brissidae () | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 210 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific and Western Central Atlantic: throughout the Caribbean, south to Brazil. | |||
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Biology: | Infaunal (Ref. 111335). Inhabits sandy areas to depths of 200 m (Ref. 415) and shell hash (Ref. 111335). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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