| Family: |
Terebridae (auger shells) |
| Max. size: |
9 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo- Pacific: from East Africa, to eastern Polynesia; north to Japan and Hawaii, and south to northeast Queensland. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mainly collected for its shell in the area (Ref. 349). On sandy beaches under the action of surf (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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