Naria acicularis (Gmelin, 1791)
Atlantic yellow cowrie
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Family:  Cypraeidae (cowries)
Max. size:  3.1 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 780 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on hard substrate (Ref. 109264).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Records from Bonaire are based on empty shells found on the reef, although it was observed as living specimens during studies in 2007 and 2009 (Ref. 128352). C: Ref. 128352.

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