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Nassarius gayii (Kiener, 1834) Scavenger whelk |
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| Family: | Nassariidae (Nassa mud snails) | |||
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| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Chile, Peru and Easter Island. | |||
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| Biology: | It is found on sandy, muddy, gravel and pebble bottoms, in tide pools or associated with Mytilus beds, from the intertidal areas to a depth of 100 m. It feeds on dead animals and detritus (Ref. 87801). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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