Mitra mitra (Linnaeus, 1758) Episcopal miter |
photo by
Harasti, David |
Family: | Mitridae (miter shells), subfamily: Mitrinae | |||
Max. size: | 18 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | One of the best known and most popular species of miter shells (Ref. 349). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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