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Strombus raninus |
Distribution |
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Hawkwing conch |
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Falkenflügel Flügelschnecke |
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Vleugel van valk vleugelslak |
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Strombe aile de faucon |
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Strombo ala de halcón |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 1 and 25 Meters
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
The animal retracts or flees if disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 10 cm
The animal feeds mainly on refuse.Diet : Algae
The shell is covered with algae
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
-Sport or local fishing.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
