Strombus dentatus Linnaeus, 1758 Samar conch |
photo by
Coltro, Marcus |
Family: | Strombidae (conchs) | |||
Max. size: | 6 cm ShH (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | This species is occasionally eaten, and mainly collected for its attractive shell (Ref. 349). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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