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Turbo castanea Gmelin, 1791 Chestnut turban |
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| Family: | Turbinidae (Turban shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 141 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Shell turbinate. Sculpture of spiral rows of beads, sometimes with small spines on whorl shoulders. Colour: tan to light brown, with patches of brown, reddish brown, and cream. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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