Ficus subintermedia
Ficus subintermedia (Orbigny, 1852)
Underlined fig shell
Ficus subintermedia
photo by FAO

Family:  Ficidae (fig shells)
Max. size:  13 cm ShH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: from East and South Africa, to Melanesia; north to Japan, and south to New South Wales.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occasional bycatch (Ref. 349). Low tide fringe. Common in shallow water. Occurs at the low tide mark (Ref. 349). In general, members of the family Ficidae are carnivores (Ref. 67623).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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