Loggerhead
Fire urchin
Asthenosoma varium
- Family
- Echinothuriidae
Safety
Venomous spinesKeep clear. Even a brush against its spines can sting.
Where to see it
Known from Great Barrier Reef, Komodo, Philippines and Raja Ampat.
Source: GBIF.
Often confused with
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