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Hastula hectica (Linnaeus, 1758) Sandbeach auger |
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| Family: | Terebridae (auger shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo- Pacific: from East Africa, to eastern Polynesia; north to Japan and Hawaii, and south to northeast Queensland. | |||
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| Biology: | Mainly collected for its shell in the area (Ref. 349). On sandy beaches under the action of surf (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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