| 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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| Threat to humans: |
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