Family: |
Cypraeidae (cowries) |
Max. size: |
13 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 35 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to western Polynesia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Locally collected for food. Shell used in the shellcraft industry (Ref. 349). Usually under boulders and slabs, often in small groups (Ref. 349). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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