| Family: |
Turritellidae (turret shells) |
| Max. size: |
17 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa, including Red Sea, to Melanesia; north to Taiwan Province of China and south to central Queensland. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in subtidal (Ref. 85382) and intertidal areas (Ref. 128042). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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