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Turbo setosus Gmelin, 1791 Rough turban |
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| Family: | Turbinidae (Turban shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 8.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | One of the most frequently collected Turbinidae in the area, mainly for food. Shell also used as material for making buttons (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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