Chelycypraea testudinaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Turtle cowry
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Family:  Cypraeidae (cowries)
Max. size:  14.5 cm ShL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Philippines, New Caledonia and French Polynesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow subtidal zone (Ref. 99605).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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