Family: |
Cypraeidae (cowries) |
Max. size: |
2.5 cm ShL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Easter Island and Sala y Gómez. Endemic to Easter Island. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
In deeper water and in crevices during day, at night crawling on rocks in tidepools (Ref. 87884). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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Country info: |
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