Family: |
Naticidae (moon snails) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Persian Gulf. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Naticidae are carnivorous prosobranchs which drill holes on their prey such as limpets, barnacles, and other molluscs, especially bivalves (Ref. 833). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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