Family: |
Chamidae (jewel box shells) |
Max. size: |
14 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: from East Africa, to Melanesia; north to Japan and south to Queensland and Western Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occasionally used for food by coastal populations, this species is nowadays mainly collected for its beautiful shell (Ref. 348). Found in intertidal areas on rocks (Ref. 75831). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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