Species sheet
Grand oursin des sables
Metalia sternalis (Lamarck, 1816)
AnimalsIrregular sea urchins
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Reunion IslandNew CaledoniaRed Sea
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
—Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
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How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Metalia sternalis (Lamarck, 1816), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/5303
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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