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Conomurex luhuanus (Linnaeus, 1758) Strawberry conch |
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photo by
Batoy, Corazon B. |
| Family: | Strombidae (conchs) | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 6 years | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Commonly collected for food in many areas (Ref. 349). Abundant on sandy bottoms of coral reef areas, among seagrass and coral rubby (Ref. 128042). Found in coastal lagoons, and other protected areas where the bottom is devoid of mud (Ref. 349). Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 2924). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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