Scientific Name: Evechinus chloroticus
Kina (Sea Urchin) is endemic to New Zealand. Found on shallow water reefs from the Three Kings Islands
to the Snares, and around the Chatham Islands. They spawn from November to March and can live for
20 years or more.
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• Check Legal Limits here
• Free text 'Kina' to 9889
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