Family: |
Turbinellidae (vase shells) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 6 - 27 m |
Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in shallow littoral zone (Ref. 106774). Gregarious. On sandy bottoms with mud and organic matter (Ref. 103878). Feeds on terebellid and eunicid polychaetes (Ref. 100729). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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