Family: |
Tonnidae (tun shells) |
Max. size: |
8 cm ShH (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific and Western Central Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Incidentally collected in fish traps and trawls, where common (Ref. 349). On fine sandy bottoms (Ref. 349). Dead shells found on the beaches (Ref. 88739). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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