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Cypraea ventriculus Lamarck, 1810 Tummy cowrie |
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| Family: | Cypraeidae (cowries) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Under coral slabs of lagoons, in gullies or on algal crests. Active during both day and night (Ref. 349). Most cypraeids are herbivores (Ref. 113307). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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