Nautilus belauensis Saunders, 1981
Palau nautilus
Nautilus belauensis
photo by FAO

Family:  Nautilidae (chambered nautiluses)
Max. size:  22.6 cm SHD (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,308.0 g
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 450 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Endemic to Palau.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  First species bred in aquaria (Ref. 1695). Maximum depth from Ref. 102262.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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