Urchin - Green, Maori name Kina.
Photo: Natali Delorme.
Evechinus chloroticus, better known as kina Has a greenish Test or shell with brownish spines.
- Scientific Name
- Evechinus chloroticus
- Habitat
- This sea urchin is found all around New Zealand in shallow waters around 12–14 metres deep
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Tank Age/Maturity
- 100 litres minium at least 6 months old
- Diet
- Mainly feeding on Kelp, red algae and Coraline Algaes or any other encrusting substrate.
- Special Requirements
- Need supply of Kelp to sustain. Predatory Snails and Starfish can eat them.
- Endemic
- Yes