Vasum ceramicum (Linnaeus, 1758) Ceram vase |
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Family: | Turbinellidae (vase shells), subfamily: Vasinae | |||
Max. size: | 16 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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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) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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