Family: |
Cassidae (helmet and bonnet shells) |
Max. size: |
12 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 7 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: from East and South Africa, to Melanesia and Samoa islands; north to Japan and south to New South Wales and New Caledonia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Also found in shallow subtidal waters (Ref. 349). Feeds on sand dollars (Ref. 799). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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