Family: |
Architectonicidae (Sundial shells) |
Max. size: |
7 cm SHD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 280 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: from East Africa, including the Persian Gulf to the Society Islands; north to Japan, and south to New Caledonia, Australia and possibly New Zealand. Tropical to subtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occasional bycatch of shrimp trawlers (Ref. 349). Most common in shallow waters (Ref. 349). In general, members of the family Architectonicidae are carnivores (Ref. 67623). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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