Observations on the distribution and density of the rare and poorly known flower urchin, <em>Toxopneustes roseus</em>, (Phylum Echinodermata, Class Echinoidea, Family Toxopneustidae) in Ecuador

Abstract

A southern range extension is reported for Toxopneustes roseus, the flower urchin, along the central continental coast of Ecuador. Indications are provided for likelihood of encountering this species.

Keywords

• erizo de mar flor
• Toxopneustes
• extensión de rango
• densidad