Family: |
Terebridae (auger shells) |
Max. size: |
3.3 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Somalia and Oman. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Collected alive by hand or hand dredge from a sandy bottom (0-2 m) and trawled dead in shallow water up to 30 m (Ref. 129211). Collected from a sandy bottom in shallow water (Ref. 129211). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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