| Turbinellidae (vase shells) |
| 72.2 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: northern and western Australia to Irian Jaya. |
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| Traditionally fished for its gigantic shell and edible flesh. Suffered from frequent local over collecting. Deeper populations seem to occur in the northern part of its geographical range (Ref. 349). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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