Family: |
Cypraeidae (cowries) |
Max. size: |
7.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Under coral slabs of lagoons, in gullies or on algal crests. Active during both day and night (Ref. 349). Most cypraeids are herbivores (Ref. 113307). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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