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Scutellastra flexuosa (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834) Star-shaped limpet |
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| Family: | Patellidae (Patellid limpets) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 65 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | The common species is collected for food by coastal people in many parts of the area (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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