Abatus shackletoni is a species of sea urchin of the family Schizasteridae.

It is in the genus Abatus and lives in the sea.

Abatus shackletoni was first scientifically described in 1911 by Koehler.

[1] Abatus shackletoni are equipped with brood pouches that may hold up to 38 juveniles/embryos, these are covered by an arch of protective spikes.

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