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Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Crown conch |
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photo by
Coltro, Marcus |
| Family: | Melongenidae (Melongenas) | |||
| Max. size: | 20.5 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in oyster reefs. Buries in sand and found in soft bottoms, beaches and salt marshes (Ref. 126109). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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