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Strombus aurisdianae Linnaeus, 1767 Diana conch |
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photo by
Batoy, Corazon B. |
| Family: | Strombidae (conchs) | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: from central East Africa, not in the northwest Indian Ocean, to Melanesia; north to southern Japan, and south to northern Queensland. | |||
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| Biology: | Collected where abundant. Shell used in shellcraft (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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