Ovula costellata Lamarck, 1810
Pink-mouth ovula
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Ovulidae (egg cowries)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 60 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth range is based on occurrence (Refs. 100555, 100556); to be replaced with a better reference. Found on shallow waters inhabited by corals (Ref. 799).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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