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Babylonia areolata (Link, 1807) Maculated ivory whelk |
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| Family: | Babyloniidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific and Southwest Atlantic. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Known from southern waters: off Gruff Head, Sheung Sze Mun (Ref. 77616). Also known from northern Lantau Island, Po Toi Island and Tolo Harbour (Ref. 121515). C: Refs. 77616, 121515, 128693. | |||