Cypraeidae (cowries) |
10 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m |
Central Pacific. |
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Collected mainly for its shell (Ref. 349). Depth range is based on occurrence in French Polynesia (Refs. 99597, 99598); to be replaced with a better reference. Usually inhabits under slabs and rocks, or in gullies and holes of the algal crests (Ref. 349). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
Known throughout the Philippines (Ref. 821). C: Refs. 349, 821, 86518; M: Ref. 349; O: Ref. 821. |
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