| Mitridae (miter shells), subfamily: Mitrinae |
| 18 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m |
| Indo-Pacific. |
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| One of the best known and most popular species of miter shells (Ref. 349). Lives in shallow waters near coral reefs (Ref. 799). Usually buried during the day and semi-active at the turn of the tide; leaving large tracks when it moves with a partial covering of sand. Most active at night when it crawls upon the sand. Dead shells found on the beaches (Ref. 88739). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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