Pincushion Urchin
Lytechinus variegatus
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Pincushion Urchin
Lytechinus variegatus
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Pincushion Urchin Care Facts
| Care Level: | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Tempermant: | Peaceful |
| Diet: | Omnivore |
| Reef Safe: | Yes |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 20 Gallon |
| Max Size: | 4 Inches |
The Pincushion Urchin (Lytechinus sp.) is a small Urchin that can be found among the Atlantic Ocean. Their colors can range from a beige/off-white to a green or purple. They reach a maximum size of 3-4 inches and feed on a variety of detritus, as well as algae. They are typically stationary during the day, but will come out around twilight to scavenge for food. Aristotle once wrote of the five parts of the Urchin's mouth: "In reality the mouth-apparatus of the urchin is continuous from one end to the other, but to outward appearance it is not so, but looks like a horn lantern with the panes of horn left out." This holds true today, as the mouth of the urchin is referred to as "Aristotle's Lantern". The mouth of the Urchin is used to scrape algae from rockwork. The spines of the urchin are a defense mechanism that are barbed like that of a fish hook and can inflict serious pain to the predator. These spines can either come to a sharp point or can be stubby and blunt. Some fish will lay eggs among urchins, relying on the spines to keep them safe from predators.
Reviewed by: Richard Ponder on Dec. 17, 2024
Great
Reviewed by: Paul Krumm on Nov. 25, 2024
Good looking urchins
Reviewed by: Maria Robles on Nov. 17, 2024
Very lively!
Reviewed by: Sharika A. Olsson on July 28, 2024
In spite of being a day late at 100 degree temps he is thriving.
Reviewed by: Caren Christian on July 1, 2024
He is going all over the tank, cleaning as he goes!!
Reviewed by: Sheila Razo on April 10, 2024
Reviewed by: Ray Roux on Feb. 4, 2024
Reviewed by: Erin Holmes on Dec. 11, 2023
Exactly what was shown in the pic
Reviewed by: Stacey Miller on Nov. 15, 2023
Reviewed by: Roy Platt on Oct. 30, 2023
He’s been working very hard to keep my tank pristine. He even has a few shells stuck to his body.
Reviewed by: Denise Kloepping on Oct. 16, 2023
Arrived as expected and doing great
Reviewed by: John Stone on Sept. 17, 2023
Reviewed by: Brittney Thornton on Aug. 10, 2023
