Family: |
Strombidae (conchs) |
Max. size: |
5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 37 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from central East Africa, to Sri Lanka; from Andaman and Nicobar Islands to eastern Melanesia; north to Japan and south to Queensland and New Caledonia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Mainly collected for shellcraft, where the species is abundant (Ref. 349). Found on shallow waters, on weeds and sand (Ref. 799). Also occurs in shallow subtidal waters (Ref. 349). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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