Family: |
Calyptraeidae (slipper shells) |
Max. size: |
5 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 70 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific, Western Atlantic, and the Mediterranean. Introduced in the Northeast Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
From sublittoral sediments (Ref. 1314). It is a sessile-burrower, suspension feeder (Ref. 96498). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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