| Family: |
Turbinellidae (vase shells), subfamily: Vasinae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
The flesh is used as food or as bait by fishermen, and the thick shell as a source of lime. It is also sold for shell collections (Ref. 349). Usually found on shallow reefs (Ref. 349). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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