Cerithiidae (ceriths) |
15 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m |
Indo-Pacific. The form occurring from the Red Sea to the Gulf of Oman is usually distinguished under the name Cerithium erythraeonense. |
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Commonly collected in the Indo-West Pacific, for food and shell trade (Ref. 349). Usually near the outer edge of reefs (Ref. 349). Also found on open reef flats (Refs. 799, 75835). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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