| Family: |
Terebridae (auger shells), subfamily: Terebrinae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mainly collected for its shell (Ref. 349). It is found in intertidal and shallow sublittoral areas to a depth of 10 meters, and is common on sandy substrates (Ref. 128042). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
| Country info: |
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