Architectonica maxima (Philippi, 1849) Giant sundial |
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FAO |
Family: | Architectonicidae (Sundial shells) | |||
Max. size: | 7 cm SHD (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 280 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: from East Africa, including the Persian Gulf to the Society Islands; north to Japan, and south to New Caledonia, Australia and possibly New Zealand. Tropical to subtropical. | |||
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Biology: | Occasional bycatch of shrimp trawlers (Ref. 349). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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