Astropyga radiata, the red urchin, fire urchin, false fire urchin or blue-spotted urchin, is a species of sea urchin in the family Diadematidae. It is a large species with long spines and is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region.

Jun 16, 2023 · A fire urchin, scientifically known as Astropyga radiata, is a species of sea urchin found in tropical and subtropical waters. It is renowned for its vibrant coloration and venomous spines, which serve as a defense mechanism against predators.

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Jun 6, 2012 · In fact, this beauty is the blue-spotted sea urchin (Astropyga radiata), also known as the fire urchin for its painful sting. It was shot by photographer David Fleetham off the coast of...

The fire urchin, scientifically known as Astropyga radiata, is a captivating species of sea urchin that belongs to the family Diadematidae. This large species has long spines and vibrant colors.

Some individuals within Echinothuriidae such as species in the genus Asthenosoma are also known as "fire urchins" due to their bright colours and painful, venomous sting.

The Fire Urchin, scientifically known as Asthenosoma ijimai, is a visually striking sea urchin species known for its vivid coloration and long, venomous spines. It is a member of the Echinoidea class and is found in various parts of the Indo-Pacific region.

Growing up to 22 cm (8.7 in) in diameter, it lives on sand and rubble sea bottoms in the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea to Australia and Southern Japan. Its venom tipped spines, with distinctive globular swellings below the tip, can inflict a painful sting if handled; the pain lasts as long as several hours. This capacity, perhaps coupled with...

A close-up shot of a Fire Urchin reveals the bulb-tipped venomous spines, capable of inflicting intensely painful wounds on the unwary diver. As with many other sea urchins, it may be host to various commensal shrimp and snails.

Echinothuriidae, commonly known as Fire Urchins, are a family of sea urchins notable for their bright colors and long, venomous spines. They are found in various marine environments but …