Gastropoda |
Neogastropoda |
Muricidae | Muricinae
Environment: milieu / climate zone / djupintervall / distribution range
Ekologi
; djupintervall 0 - 50 m (Ref. 349). Tropical
Indo-Pacific.
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Könsmognad: Lm ? range ? - ? cm Max length : 33.0 cm SHL hane/ej könsbestämd; (Ref. 349); common length : 20.0 cm SHL hane/ej könsbestämd; (Ref. 349)
This large and common species is actively collected in many parts of the Indo-West Pacific realm (Ref. 349). Maximum depth from Ref. 101003. Often on clean coarse sand and rubble bottoms in which large individuals partially bury themselves. Preys on bivalves and other gastropods (Ref. 349). Damages pearl oyster beds (Ref. 799).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Könsmognad | Reproduktion | Lek | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
This species is a non-broadcast spawner. Life cycle does not include trocophore stage. Also Ref. 833.
Poutiers, J.M. 1998 Gastropods. p. 363-648. In Carpenter, K. E. and V. H. Niem. 1998. FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Volume 1. Seaweeds, corals, bivalves, and gastropods. Rome, FAO. (Ref. 349)
IUCN Red List Status
(Ref. 130435: Version 2025-1)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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Verktyg
Ytterligare information
PhysiologySyreförbrukning
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Estimates based on models
Preferred temperature
(Ref.
115969): 22.8 - 29.1, mean 28 (based on 1524 cells).
Fishing Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (23 of 100).
Price category
Unknown.
