Atys naucum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Pacific nut sheath bubble
Atys naucum
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Haminoeidae ()
Max. size:  3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical and temperate.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Family: Haminaeidae. Assumed maxium length from Ref. 844.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from the Gulf of Tomini, Sulawesi (Ref. 75725) and Raja Ampat Islands (Ref. 83492). C: Refs. 75725, 83492; O: ref. 83492.

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