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Vasum ceramicum
Vasum ceramicum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Ceram vase
Vasum ceramicum
photo by FAO

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:   
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
Country info:   
 

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