Family: |
Strombidae (conchs) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 40 - 60 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in sand (Ref. 130068). Members of the family Strombidae are mostly herbivores, browsing on delicate algae, or swallowing sand and detritus to digest the decomposing plant matter (Ref. 349). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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