Lithopoma phoebium
Lithopoma phoebium (Röding, 1798)
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Family:  Turbinidae (Turban shells)
Max. size:  7.6 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 91 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found intertidal and offshore coral reefs and cienaga facies, particularly in algae, boulder, coral and muddy habitats (Ref. 83934). Also on seagrass (Ref. 109264).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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