Petaloconchus varians (d'Orbigny, 1841) Variable wormsnail |
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Family: | Vermetidae (worm shells) | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic. | |||
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Biology: | This species is found supra- and intertidal mangroves, particularly on ascidian, rock and seagrass habitats (Ref. 83934). Suspension feeder (Ref. 109264). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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