Sea Urchinバフンウニ
Hemicentrotus pulcherrimusNE— Not Evaluated
The purple sea urchin (Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus) is a small, flattened sea urchin found on rocky shores from Hokkaido's Sea of Japan coast to Kyushu, Korea, and China. It grazes on seaweed in shallow, intertidal waters and has been harvested as a delicacy in Japan since at least the 1600s. Its conservation status has not been formally evaluated by the IUCN.
Sea Urchin (reference photo)
Species Data
Did You Know?
- Despite its unflattering name ("horse-dung sea urchin"), it has long been prized as food—10th-century records list it as a tribute good from Wakasa Province. Source
- Because it tastes bitter raw, it is preserved in brine or alcohol before eating; commercial harvesting in Japan dates back to the 1600s. Source
Where to See This Species
1 facilities · 0 individuals
Toba AquariumMieOpened in 1955
生きもの図鑑に個体紹介ページを持ち、館内で展示されている Source
Conservation Story
Conservation Status
IUCNの世界的評価は掲載されていないためnull。
Habitat
日本沿岸の岩礁と海藻帯。
Threats
- 海藻場の減少
- 海況変化
- 沿岸開発
Conservation & Breeding Efforts
- 藻場保全
- 資源管理
Sources
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FAQ
- Where does the purple sea urchin live?
- It lives on rocky shores from the intertidal zone down to about 20 m, ranging from Hokkaido's Sea of Japan coast to Kyushu, Korea, and China. Source
- Is it eaten in Japan?
- Yes—despite being bitter when raw, it has been harvested as food since the Edo period and even appears in 10th-century tribute records from Wakasa Province. Source
Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org