Coralliophila radula (Adams, 1855) Pear-shaped coral shell |
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Family: | Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Coralliophilinae | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Oman, Australia, New Caledonia and Kermadec. | |||
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Biology: | Associates with Porites lutea as an ectoparasite (Ref. 127936). Known from immediate subtidal to 30 m, on hermatypic scleractinian corals. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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