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Cypraea schilderorum Iredale, 1939 Schilder's cowrie |
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| Family: | Cypraeidae (cowries) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean. Tropical and subtropical. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits the underside of stones and slabs of the reef table. Often hidden under soft corals or sponges (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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