Family: |
Melongenidae (Melongenas) |
Max. size: |
16.6 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: Trinidad and Tobago to Brazil, and tropical West Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Shell fusiform, spire high, anterior canal well developed, shell surface with sculpture of many fine spiral threads. Shoulder angular, with single row or nodules. Periostracum thick and hairy. Colour: chocolate brown to black, with a few contrasting white bands, periostracum brownish. |
Biology: |
Lives on mud and other soft substrates in mangrove areas and near river estuaries. Feeds mainly on carrion (Ref. 355). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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