| Family: |
Cypraeidae (cowries) |
| Max. size: |
3.5 cm ShL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Easter Island and Sala y Gómez. Endemic to Easter Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Under rocks in 0.6-0.9 m along rock shoreline and in tide pools; also in holes
and crevices at or just below tide line (Ref. 87884). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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