| Family: |
Fasciolariidae (horse conchs, spindle shells) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 73 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: From North Carolina, USA to Amapá, Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Shell fusiform with about 9 rounded whorls. Surface smooth, except for very fine growth lines. Outer lip thin, with fine denticles on inner edge. Operculum thick, heavy. Colour: extremely variable, cream, light brown, to reddish orange with irregular blotches of darker brown, white, or cream. Brown spiral lines present. Living animal is bright orange. |
| Biology: |
On seagrass bottoms and sand flats (Ref. 355). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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