Thais tuberosa
Thais tuberosa Röding, 1798
Tuberose rock shell
Thais tuberosa
photo by FAO

Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Rapaninae
Max. size:  6 cm ShH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Length based on occurrence record; to be replaced with better reference. Found on rocks and coral reefs, near the open sea. In intertidal and shallow subtidal waters (Ref. 349). Inhabits reef areas of lagoons (Ref. 97298).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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