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title: Rousseaui Seaurchin (Microcyphus rousseaui)
scientific_name: Microcyphus rousseaui
common_name: Rousseaui Seaurchin
taxon: Sea urchin

published: 2024-01-09T06:51:15.892Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Rousseaui Seaurchin, Microcyphus rousseaui, Sea urchin, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/invertebrate/echinoderms/sea-urchin/rousseaui-seaurchin
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# Rousseaui Seaurchin (*Microcyphus rousseaui*)

**Taxon:** Sea urchin (*Echinoidea*)  


The species of plant reaches a maximum length of 5 cm, with short needles and distinctive zigzag-shaped stripes. These stripes are devoid of needles, providing a unique visual pattern. This plant is typically found in two main habitats: on pebbles or in grass, and on rocky shores. It thrives at depths ranging from 10 to 30 meters in the ocean. While it is not a common occurrence, this plant has been observed in various locations, including the Red Sea and along the coastal regions from Oman to Eastern Africa.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/invertebrate/echinoderms/sea-urchin/rousseaui-seaurchin)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*