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Pebble Collector Urchin
Species

Pebble Collector Urchin

Pseudoboletia indiana, (Michelin, 1862)

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About Pebble Collector Urchin

Pseudoboletia indiana, commonly known as the pebble collector urchin, is a species of echinoderms belonging to the family Toxopneustidae. In Hawaii P. indiana is also known as hawa`e po`ohina.

Appearance

Pseudoboletia indiana has a white round body with short spikes, variously colored white, pink, purple, or green at the ends. Pseudoboletia indiana is on average around 5 in (130 mm) in diameter.

Habitat

The pebble collector urchin can be found in Hawaii, New Zealand, Easter Island, and Madagascar.

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