Leptothyra benthicola Marshall, 1979
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Family:  Turbinidae (Turban shells)
Max. size:  0.4 cm SHH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 82 - 165 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Kermadec Ridge.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Dead specimens were collected up to depths of 274 m (Ref. 88879).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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