Family: |
Nacellidae () |
Max. size: |
5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean: from Madagascar to eastern Polynesia; north to southern Japan and south to New Caledonia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Collected for food by villagers from the Southeast Asian area to eastern Polynesia (Ref. 349). Common on rocky shores exposed to wave action, from mid-intertidal zone to shallow subtidal levels. Occurs at the mid tide mark (Ref. 349). Nacellidae are herbivores, grazing on algae and lichens (Ref. 108684). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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