| Turbinidae (Turban shells) |
| 8.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Indo-Pacific. |
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| One of the most frequently collected Turbinidae in the area, mainly for food. Shell also used as material for making buttons (Ref. 349). Sublittoral zone, in shallow water. Found in exposed areas of coral reefs (Ref. 349). Intertidal to 5 m, seaward on coral reefs (Ref. 75835). Herbivorous and detritus feeder (Ref. 107013). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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