Bactronophorus thoracites (Gould, 1856) Edible shipworm |
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FAO |
Family: | Teredinidae (shipworms) | |||
Max. size: | 1.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Found in shallow water in floating timber (Ref. 75831). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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