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Chaetodiadema granulatum Mortensen, 1903
| Family Name: | Diadematidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Echinoderm) |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Occurs on soft sediments of the continental shelf. |
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| Habitats | Marine |
| Distribution | Tropical Indo-west Pacific. In Singapore, found near the north end of Pulau Semakau, Southern Islands. |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Semakau |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Land reclamation, particularly if this extends to deeper waters. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Throughout its range this sea urchin is generally found at depths greater than 45m but in Singapore it has been found at 15m. |
| Conservation Notes | Encountered just once in the waters of the Southern Islands, the conservation of this rare species probably requires designation of a Marine Protected Area in this region. |
Status
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [2008] |
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References
| References | Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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