Architectonica maxima
Architectonica maxima (Philippi, 1849)
Giant sundial
Architectonica maxima
photo by FAO

Family:  Architectonicidae (Sundial shells)
Max. size:  7 cm SHD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 280 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: from East Africa, including the Persian Gulf to the Society Islands; north to Japan, and south to New Caledonia, Australia and possibly New Zealand. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occasional bycatch of shrimp trawlers (Ref. 349). Most common in shallow waters (Ref. 349). In general, members of the family Architectonicidae are carnivores (Ref. 67623).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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