Strombus sinuatus Humphrey, 1786 Laciniate conch |
photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
Family: | Strombidae (conchs) | |||
Max. size: | 13 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Micronesia, eastern Melanesia and Philippines. | |||
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Biology: | Maximum depth from Ref. 799. Inhabits sand bottoms with broken corals and algae in relatively clear waters (Ref. 349). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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