Holopneustes purpurascens is a species of sea urchin found in south eastern Australia. This species is sometimes found wrapped in kelp or sea grass. It is about the size of a golf ball when fully grown, with a distinct purple or lavender colour.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Short-spine urchin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Amblypneustes elevatus
- Holopneustes inflatus
- Amblypneustes ovum
- Amblypneustes pallidus
- Holopneustes porosissimus
- Echinus esculentus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Echinodermata
- Class
- Echinoidea
- Order
- Camarodonta
- Family
- Temnopleuridae
- Genus
- Holopneustes
- Species
- Holopneustes purpurascens
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