Nautilus pompilius in Central Indo-Pacific
 
Reference no. Roper, C.F.E., M.J. Sweeney and C.E. Nauen, 1984
Ecosystem Central Indo-Pacific
Status native
Abundance abundant (always seen in some numbers)
Lifestage adults
Regional database
Remarks Known sporadically throughout the Philippines (Ref. 821). Known to support shell trade from beach-drift specimens, and subsistence and artisanal fisheries in Negros. Captured using bamboo fish traps at depths 60 to 240 m. Meat of this species is sold i

( e.g. cephalopods )
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