Family: |
Buccinidae (buccinum whelks) |
Max. size: |
6.2 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Endemic to Kermadec. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Known from low tide to 30 m, under stones (Ref. 337). Living among rocks near low-water mark, fairly common in places (Ref. 88739). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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