Colobocentrotus atratus - Wikipedia
Colobocentrotus atratus, commonly named the helmet urchin or shingle urchin, is a species of sea urchin in the family Echinometridae. [1] In Hawaii, it is called hāʻukeʻuke. It is found on wave-swept intertidal shores in the Indo-West Pacific, particularly on the shores of Hawaii.
Ha’uke’uke — Shingle Urchins of Hawaii | Hawaiian Forest
Jan 11, 2008 · Shingle or helmet urchins, known as “ha’uke’uke kaupali” in Hawaiian, are some of the most unusual sea urchins to live in Hawaii. Except for a fringe of spines that extend around the perimeter of their shells, their spines have shrunk and flattened to form a plated dome to withstand the intense pounding of surf in the wave impact zone.
Common Sea Urchins of Hawaii Reefs and Tide Pools
Sep 23, 2017 · Colobocentrotus atratus - Shingle Urchin: This species is unmistakable and very easy to identify. Its spines aren't sharp and pointing in all directions. Instead, they're shaped like little paddles, and lay flat like protective scales.
Holding on in a Rough World: Colobocentrotus atratus-the Shingle Urchin!!
Apr 21, 2008 · They are commonly known as the Shingle or Helmet Urchin and in Hawaiian is known as kaupali which translates to "cliff-clinging"... (thanks to John Hoover's Hawaii's Sea Creatures for this info)
Shingle Urchin (Colobocentrotus atratus) - iNaturalist
Colobocentrotus atratus, the helmet urchin or shingle urchin, is a species of sea urchin in the family Echinometridae. In Hawaii it is known as 'kaupali' which translates as 'cliff-clinging'. It is found on wave-swept intertidal shores in the Indo-West Pacific, particularly on the shores of …
The Shingle Urchin - Whats That Fish!
Also known as Cliff-clinging Urchin, Helmet Urchin, Rock Urchin, Sea Hedgehog. Found singly or in groups, on strong, wave battered shorelines, of coastal reefs. Their unique shape helps decrease the chances of being pulled from rocks by the breaking waves.
The Echinoblog: Some Colobocentrotus diversity! (aka the Shingle …
Jun 12, 2012 · (aka the Shingle or Helmet Urchins!) (photo by Emily Miller Kauai) So, recently I've gotten a bunch of questions about these peculiar sea urchins via email-and so I thought today might be a good time to re-visit them.
Shingle Urchin (common Hawaiian intertidal/tidepool species ...
Colobocentrotus atratus, the helmet urchin or shingle urchin, is a species of sea urchin in the family Echinometridae. In Hawaii it is known as "kaupali" which translates as "cliff-clinging".
Urchins of Hawai'i - Coral Reef Network
Jan 25, 2005 · Colobocentrotus atratus - shingle urchin. Description: small, flattened urchin with paddle-like spines; dark coloration. Size: usually 4-6 cm but up to 9 cm diameter. Habitat: clinging to wave-swept shores.
Shingle urchin - Encyclopedia of Life
Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Shingle urchin. View this species on GBIF