| Family: |
Calliostomatidae () |
| Max. size: |
2 cm SHH (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Shell is small with triangular outline similar to Cantharidus picturatus, but slightly broader, with somewhat convex whorls. Sculptured with fine spiral groves but without the presutural ridge of Cantharidus picturatus. The base has more widely spaced grooves and fine axial scratches in the interspaces. Aperture is ovate, nacreous silver-blue within and umbilical tooth is much reduced. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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