Family: |
Clypeasteridae () |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 210 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic and Eastern Central Pacific: throughout the Caribbean, south to Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits sandy areas of fine shell has, usually lightly covered with sediment (Ref. 415), and in coral reefs (Ref. 86574). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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