| Family: |
Ficidae (fig shells) |
| Max. size: |
13 cm ShH (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from East and South Africa, to Melanesia; north to Japan, and south to New South Wales. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occasional bycatch (Ref. 349). Low tide fringe. Common in shallow water. Occurs at the low tide mark (Ref. 349). In general, members of the family Ficidae are carnivores (Ref. 67623). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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