| Cypraeidae (cowries) |
| 10 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m |
| Central Pacific. |
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| Collected mainly for its shell (Ref. 349). Depth range is based on occurrence in French Polynesia (Refs. 99597, 99598); to be replaced with a better reference. Usually inhabits under slabs and rocks, or in gullies and holes of the algal crests (Ref. 349). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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