Turbo sarmaticus Linnaeus, 1758
Giant periwrinkle
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Family:  Turbinidae (Turban shells)
Max. size:  12 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Dwells in intertidal boulder reefs (Ref. 129010.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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