Toxopneustes pileolus reaches 15 cm. Urchin with deceptively cute appearance: pinkish test covered not with spines but with glandular pedicellariae shaped as small white-pink flowers (stellate), each flower being a three-valved venomous jaw. One of the world's most dangerous urchins, proteinous venom (contractin, peditoxin) causing intense pain, paralysis and rare deaths in divers who handled. Lives from 0 to 90 m on coral reefs and sands of tropical Indo-Pacific. Listed LC. Absolute distance photo subject.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Flower urchin?
Flower urchin (Toxopneustes pileolus) reaches 10–15 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Flower urchin?
Flower urchin is found between 0–90 m deep.
Is the Flower urchin dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Flower urchin?