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Mitra mitra (Linnaeus, 1758) Episcopal miter |
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photo by
Harasti, David |
| Family: | Mitridae (miter shells), subfamily: Mitrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | One of the best known and most popular species of miter shells (Ref. 349). Lives in shallow waters near coral reefs (Ref. 799). Usually buried during the day and semi-active at the turn of the tide; leaving large tracks when it moves with a partial covering of sand. Most active at night when it crawls upon the sand. Dead shells found on the beaches (Ref. 88739). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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