Cypraea eglantina Duclos, 1833 Eglantine cowrie |
photo by
Mitel, Cédric |
Family: | Cypraeidae (cowries) | |||
Max. size: | 8.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Locally collected for the food and for the shell (Ref. 349). Under slabs and stones. Shallow subtidal waters (Ref. 349). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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