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Gastropoda |
Neogastropoda |
Turbinellidae
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Reef-associated; depth range 0 - 81 m (Ref. 83934). Tropical; 26°N - 9°S, 92°W - 73°E
Western Atlantic.
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm Max length : 36.0 cm NG male/unsexed; (Ref. 83435); common length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 355)
Shell very large, heavy, fusiform. Sculpture of 8 to 10 prominent ribs angled at shoulder, 8 to 10 on last whorl. Columella with 3 strong folds. Colour: white, internally tinged with pink or orange.
This is one of the largest gastropods in the Atlantic Ocean (Ref. 355). Maximum depth from Ref. 109264. This species is found subtidal and offshore, in coral reefs, cienaga facies and mangroves, particularly on mud, rock, sand, and seagrass habitats (Ref. 83934).
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.
Leal, J.H. 2003. (Ref. 355)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: commercial
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Tools
More information
Age/SizeGrowthLength-weightLength-lengthMorphologyLarvaeAbundance
Internet sources
Estimates based on models
Preferred temperature
(Ref.
115969): 25.9 - 28.1, mean 27.5 (based on 160 cells).
Price category
Unknown.