| Family: |
Cypraeidae (cowries) |
| Max. size: |
5.7 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to Micronesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
On shallow muddy water (Ref. 799). Also found under coral slabs (Ref. 349). Members of the family Cypraeidae are primarily carnivores (Ref. 67623). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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