Family: |
Tegulidae () |
Max. size: |
15 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: from Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Christmas Island, to the entire Southeast Asia and Australia, east to American Samoa, and north to Japan and China. |
Diagnosis: |
Large, conical shell. Spire tall, with pointed apex and flat-sided whorls. Umbilicus present. Colouration: Outside of shell slightly grey to brown speckled or green speckled. Base of shell creamy borwn, green or blue-green towards periphery, white and glossy towards aperture (Ref. 128042). |
Biology: |
Abundant in coral reef (Ref. 128042) and rocky shore habitats. Also found in shallow subtidal zones (Refs. 349, 128042). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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