Gastropoda |
Neogastropoda |
Turbinellidae
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Benthic; depth range 0 - 30 m (Ref. 349). Tropical
Indo-West Pacific: northern and western Australia to Irian Jaya.
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm Max length : 72.2 cm SHL male/unsexed; (Ref. 99323); common length : 60.0 cm SHL male/unsexed; (Ref. 349)
Traditionally fished for its gigantic shell and edible flesh. Suffered from frequent local over collecting. Deeper populations seem to occur in the northern part of its geographical range (Ref. 349).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
This species is a non-broadcast spawner. Life cycle does not include trocophore stage. Also Ref. 833.
Poutiers, J.M. 1998. (Ref. 349)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2024-1)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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More information
Population dynamicsGrowth
Age/Size
Length-weight
Length-length
Length-frequencies
Mass conversion
Recruitment
Abundance
Human RelatedAquaculture profile
Stamps, Coins Misc.
Internet sources
Estimates based on models
Preferred temperature
(Ref.
115969): 23.6 - 29.3, mean 28.1 (based on 1425 cells).
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (49 of 100).
Price category
Unknown.