Lithopoma caelatum (Gmelin, 1791)
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photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Turbinidae (Turban shells)
Max. size:  10 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 44 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 109264. This species is found in subtidal, intertidal and offshore coral reefs and reef lagoons, particularly on boulders, coral, rubble, rock and sandy habitats (Ref. 83934).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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