Spondylus nicobaricus Schreibers, 1793
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Family:  Spondylidae (thorny oysters)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 155 - 841 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: from Madagascar to Pitcairn and Hawaii.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs at intertidal depths on soft sediments (Ref. 87907) and dead corals (Ref. 75831). Also found subtidal (Ref. 75840).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Hoi Sing Wan (Ref. 75840). C: Ref. 75840.

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