Evechinus chloroticus, or kina, is a sea urchin endemic to New Zealand. This echinoderm belongs to the family Echinometridae and it can reach a maximum diameter of 16–17 cm. [1]

Kina or the common sea urchin or sea egg (Evechinus chloroticus) is the best-known species – commercially valuable and considered a delicacy by Māori. Resembling a curled-up green hedgehog, kina has a nearly spherical shell (or test) protecting its internal organs.

Kina (Evechinus chloroticus) is a sea urchin found in the shallow waters of New Zealand. Feeding sounds associated with Kina sea urchins dominate the evening chorus in the 700-2000 Hz frequency range.

Kina (Evechinus chloroticus) is a sea urchin endemic to New Zealand. This echinoderm belongs to the family Echinometridae and it can reach a maximum diameter of 16–17 cm.

Kina, scientific name Evechinus Chloroticus, is a type of sea urchin and traditional Māori food endemic to New Zealand. Kina produces a magnificent roe that is traditionally eaten raw as sashimi, but can also be smoked, or used as a sauce to flavour dishes.

Known variously as kina, sea urchins and sea eggs, this species (Evechinus chloroticus) is found only in New Zealand. The spiny animals live in shallow-water reefs, growing to 10 centimetres in diameter. First breeding when three or four years old, they are known to live for over 20 years.

Aug 9, 2024 · Sea urchins, kina, are an important species ecologically and culturally. However, these kelp munchers can sometimes be misunderstood - get to know them a bit better through the resources below! Q. Kia ora Kina! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? A. I’m the most common sea urchin species in New Zealand!

Closely related to sea stars, the sea urchins are segmented into five sections. This species has short robust spines and slender purple tube feet interspersed between them, it resembles a rolled up hedgehog! It is the largest of our native urchins.

Oct 16, 2023 · Kina (Evechinus chloroticus) is a sea urchin endemic to New Zealand. This echinoderm belongs to the family Echinometridae and it can reach a maximum diameter of 16–17 cm (Barker 2007).

Evechinus chloroticus, better known as kina (from the Māori name), is a sea urchin endemic to New Zealand. This echinoderm belongs to the family Echinometridae and it can reach a maximum diameter of 16–17 cm (Barker 2007).