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Vasum ceramicum (Linnaeus, 1758) Ceram vase |
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| Family: | Turbinellidae (vase shells), subfamily: Vasinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | The flesh is used as food or as bait by fishermen, and the thick shell as a source of lime. It is also sold for shell collections (Ref. 349). Usually found on shallow reefs (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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