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Charonia lampas (Linnaeus, 1758) Trumpet shell |
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photo by
Grist, John and Maria |
| Family: | Ranellidae (triton shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 39 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Atlantic, the Mediterranean and Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Known from low tide to 10 m, in rock (Ref. 337). Dead shells found about low-water mark and washed up on rocks (Ref. 88739). Epibionts include bivalves and gastropods (Ref. 110375). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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