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Spondylus imperialis Chenu, 1843 Imperial thorny oyster |
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| Family: | Spondylidae (thorny oysters) | |||
| Max. size: | 13.5 cm SHH (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 90 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: from India and Sri Lanka to the Philippines; north to Japan and south to Indonesia. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on shell debris and dead corals (Ref. 75831). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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