Terebra crenulata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Crenulate auger
Terebra crenulata
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Terebridae (auger shells), subfamily: Terebrinae
Max. size:  12 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in intertidal coralline sand (Ref. 101512). Carnivorous gastropod equipped with poison apparatus similar to that of cone shells (Ref. 113342).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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