| Family: |
Nautilidae (chambered nautiluses) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 200 - 400 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Fiji. |
| Diagnosis: |
It has a 15-30% pigment coloration on shell. two color pattern morphs present, with both full (stripes from venter to umbilicus) and “umbilical white patch” variety, where stripes flowing down from venter stop short of umbilical region; shell color patterns composed of simple stripes beginning at venter and then extending down the side of shell; these are large and unbranched and are among the simplest of all nautilus shell coloration patterns. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits areas along the coast (Ref. 128155). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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