Family: |
Volutidae (volutes) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean: Portugal, Strait of Gibraltar, Mediterranean in Andalucia, Alboran Sea to Malta, to the deep waters of the North African coast. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in shallow and protected areas of up to 10 m deep in an estuary (Ref. 122253). Occurs in soft bottoms (Ref. 96488), in fine sands (Ref. 122262). Also found on Zostera marina beds (Ref. 96488). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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