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Canarium urceus (Linnaeus, 1758) Little pitcher conch |
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photo by
Coltro, Marcus |
| Family: | Strombidae (conchs) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: from the Andaman Sea to Micronesia and Melanesia; north to southern Japan and south to northern coasts of Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Shell frequently used to make decorative items (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | C: Ref. 88739. | |||