Astropyga radiata

Information:
Phylum: ECHINODERMATA
Order: DIADEMATOIDA
Class: ECHINOIDEA
Family: DIADEMATIDAE
Species: Astropyga radiata
Common Name: Purple Heart urchin

Dive Info:
locality: Panay. Caridad. Culasi. Antique. Philippines. Caridad 1 Point.
depth: 19 m.
date: 3/24/2007
Photographer: Philippe Poppe