| Family: |
Strombidae (conchs) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm ShH (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 55 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from southern India and Sri Lanka to Melanesia; north to Japan and south to Queensland and New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Upper body whorl globose. Spire moderately low but wide as compared to other Laevistrombus species. Upper lip toward the posterior end straight. Colouration: Base dorsal color white with brown or brown tan wavy line (Ref. 128177). |
| Biology: |
Commercially fished for food in many parts of South East Asia (Ref. 349). Abundant in larger islands and continental shores. Occurs at the low tide mark (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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