Turbo castanea Gmelin, 1791 Chestnut turban |
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Family: | Turbinidae (Turban shells) | |||
Max. size: | 5 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 141 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic. | |||
Diagnosis: | Shell turbinate. Sculpture of spiral rows of beads, sometimes with small spines on whorl shoulders. Colour: tan to light brown, with patches of brown, reddish brown, and cream. | |||
Biology: | On sand and shell and coral rubble, in shallow subtidal (Ref. 355). Found in seagrass, ascidian, and algae habitats (Ref. 83934). Also known from seamounts and knolls (Ref. 3477). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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