This Banded Urchin is one that actually looks like its name. The most common long-spined urchin here, it’s generally a uniform dull black. Long-spined urchins provide a refuge for small fish, such as the Bright-eye Damselfish seen scooting for cover here.
That is an amazing creature!
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Urchins are pretty interesting I think, and very varied in appearance.
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That’s right 👍🏻
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So pretty
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Glad you liked it Brian.
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A great contrast with its surroundings. It looks quite graceful as well as being gracious.
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One of those many things where, if you look closely, You realize there is so much to see!
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