| Family: |
Cypraeidae (cowries) |
| Max. size: |
7 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to western Polynesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Collected in some areas for food and local shellcraft (Ref. 349). Abundant in all kinds of habitats, especially under rocks in turbid water near vital reefs. Populations living in quiet waters tend to develop thinner, more inflated and less callous shells than those inhabiting rough waters (Ref. 349). Members of the family Cypraeidae are primarily carnivores (Ref. 67623). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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