Lotoria lotoria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Black-spotted triton
Lotoria lotoria
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Cymatiidae (), subfamily: Cymatiinae
Max. size:  17 cm ShH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 15 - 100 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Locally collected by coastal populations (Ref. 349). Generally hidden under stones and coral slabs during the day. Lower littoral zones and shallow sublittoral waters (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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