| Family: |
Limidae (file shells) |
| Max. size: |
9 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 4 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific, Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. Tropical to subtropical climates. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Minimum depth based on occurrence data (Ref. 75840). Attached by byssus on the underside of stones or corals in shallow water reef and rocky areas (Ref. 80041). |
| 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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