West Indian Sea Egg
West Indian Sea Egg, Juvenile
| Name: | West Indian Sea Egg |
| Scientific Name: | Tripneustes ventricosus |
| Family: | Sea Urchins |
| Taxonomic: | Toxopneustidae |
| ID Group: | Sea Stars, Urchins, Cucumbers |
| Size: | up to 5 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
This Urchin has a rounded body covered with dense, short white spines. Its colors range from reddish-brown to dark purple, and it is often covered with debris for camouflage.