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Turbo cornutus Lightfoot, 1786 Horned turban |
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photo by
Coltro, Marcus |
| Family: | Turbinidae (Turban shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 11.21 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Maximum length of its synonym Batillus cornutus from Ref. 81863. Found in intertidal to 40 m, on rocks (Ref. 75835). Sublittoral macroalgal grazer. Exhibits diurnal rhythm, feeds more actively at night (Ref. 114778). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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