| Family: |
Cypraeidae (cowries) |
| Max. size: |
4.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean. Tropical and subtropical. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits the underside of stones and slabs of the reef table. Often hidden under soft corals or sponges (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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