| Family: |
Fasciolariidae (horse conchs, spindle shells) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm ShH (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: from Sri Lanka to Polynesia; north to Japan and Hawaii, and south to northern New South Wales. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Incidental catch of shrimp trawlers (Ref. 349). From shallow subtidal waters (Ref. 349). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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