Family: |
Buccinidae (buccinum whelks) |
Max. size: |
1.5 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 63 m |
Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This species is found in offshore coral reefs, particularly on algae, boulder, coral, octocoral, rock, sand, seagrass, and sponge habitats (Ref. 83934). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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