Family: |
Nassariidae (Nassa mud snails) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Chile, Peru and Easter Island. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It is found on sandy, muddy, gravel and pebble bottoms, in tide pools or associated with Mytilus beds, from the intertidal areas to a depth of 100 m. It feeds on dead animals and detritus (Ref. 87801). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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