Cheilea equestris (Linnaeus, 1758)
False cup-and-saucer
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Family:  Hipponicidae (horsehoof limpets)
Max. size:  3.8 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 780 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific and Atlantic Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 109264. This species is found offshore and in subtidal areas, within coral reefs and reef lagoons, particularly on coral, rock, rubble, sand, and sponge habitats (Ref. 83934), intertidal on other objects (Ref. 130068), and on offshore banks. Detritivore (Ref. 109264).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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