Family: |
Strombidae (conchs) |
Max. size: |
20 cm ShH (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 4 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from southern Japan to eastern Melanesia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Generally not very abundant, this species is locally collected for food and for its large, decorative shell (Ref. 349). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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