Amblypneustes formosus Valenciennes, 1846 is a animal in the Temnopleuridae family, order Camarodonta, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Amblypneustes formosus Valenciennes, 1846

Amblypneustes formosus Valenciennes, 1846

Amblypneustes formosus is a spine-covered marine sea urchin in the family Temnopleuridae, first described in 1846 by Valenciennes.

Genus
Amblypneustes
Order
Camarodonta
Class
Echinoidea

About Amblypneustes formosus Valenciennes, 1846

Amblypneustes formosus (Valenciennes, 1846) is a species of sea urchin that belongs to the family Temnopleuridae, and is classified within the genus Amblypneustes. Like other sea urchins, individuals of this species have an armour covered in spines. It is a marine species that lives in the sea. This species was first formally scientifically described by Valenciennes in 1846.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Echinodermata Echinoidea Camarodonta Temnopleuridae Amblypneustes

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