Mitridae (miter shells), subfamily: Mitrinae |
8 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine |
Indo-West Pacific: form the Andaman Sea and Cocos (Keeling) Islands to eastern Micronesia and Melanesia; north to southern Japan and south to Queensland and New Caledonia. |
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Mainly collected for its shell in the area (Ref. 349). Usually under stones and corals on a sand substrate. Abundant in the intertidal zone (Ref. 349). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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