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Pyrene scripta (Lamarck, 1822) Dotted dove shell |
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| Family: | Columbellidae (dove shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 2 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: from East Africa to eastern Polynesia; north to Japan and Hawaii, and south to New South Wales. | |||
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| Biology: | Shell is used to make decorative items (Ref. 349). Among stones and weeds. Shallow subtidal waters (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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