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Family Stongylocentrotidae

NORTHEAST PACIFIC

Strongylocentrotus franciscanus

Rock Quarry, Catalina, California, 25 feet

RED URCHIN

Common in crevices at any depth.  Attains 10 inches.  Red or black.  Primary species harvested for roe.  Japan to Alaska and outer Baja California.