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Gibberulus gibberulus (Linnaeus, 1758) Gibbose conch |
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photo by
Coltro, Marcus |
| Family: | Strombidae (conchs) | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurring in sandy patches of reef flats, in sandy lagoons or in muddy-sand bottom. Shells of specimens living in deeper water tend to be smaller or more brightly colored (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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