Tectus fenestratus (Gmelin, 1791) Fenestrate top |
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Batoy, Corazon B. |
Family: | Tegulidae () | |||
Max. size: | 7 cm ShH (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
Diagnosis: | Shell pyramidal with angular body whorl and flat base. Exterior highly sculptured with thick, rounded oblique ribs, at least on the lower half of each whorl (Ref. 128042). | |||
Biology: | Locally collected for food (Refs. 349, 128042). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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