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Chorus giganteus (Lesson, 1831) Top shell whelk |
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| Family: | Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Endemic to Chile, from Valdivia to Antofagasta. | |||
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| Biology: | Inshore species (Ref. 122473). Inhabits shallow marine environments (Ref. 106607). Found in the subtidal zone at depths of 5 to 20 m (Ref. 106787). Buried in subtidal soft bottom at 8 to 12 cm (Ref. 106607). Also found in areas with small rocks (Ref. 122472). Feeds on the bivalve Tagelus dombeii (Ref. 106607). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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