Echinus esculentus, the European edible sea urchin or common sea urchin, is a species of marine invertebrate in the Echinidae family. It is found in coastal areas of western Europe down to a depth of 1,200 m (3,900 ft). It is considered "Near threatened" in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of European Edible Sea 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
- Pseudechinus magellanicus
- Holopneustes purpurascens
- Amblypneustes elevatus
- Pseudoboletia indiana
- Holopneustes inflatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Echinodermata
- Class
- Echinoidea
- Order
- Camarodonta
- Family
- Echinidae
- Genus
- Echinus
- Species
- Echinus esculentus
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