Family: |
Vermetidae (worm shells) |
Max. size: |
5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: most common in the central part of the area. Distribution imperfectly known. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occasionally collected by native populations in the tropical Pacific (Ref. 349). Common on rocky substrates. Shallow subtidal zones. Mucous-feeding species (Ref. 349). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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