Tuxedo Urchin

Mespilia globulus

Globe Urchin · Sphere Urchin

Urchins

A small, attractive urchin with alternating bands of blue-black and lighter spines. Tuxedo Urchins are excellent algae grazers that are small enough for most reef tanks. They will carry around frag plugs and shells as camouflage.

Difficulty Easy

Reef Safe Reef Safe

Temperament Peaceful

Available Stock

11 Tuxedo Urchin listings in stock across 5 Australian reef shops, from $20 to $1,350 (median $49), as of 2026-08-23.

Shops with stock

Hurstville Aquarium 4 from $30
The Coral Shop 3 from $25
Reef Haven 2 from $65
GeeMarine 1 from $49
Nature Aquariums 1 from $20

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