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Charonia variegata |
Distribution |
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Atlantic Triton's Trumpet |
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Karibisches Tritonshorn |
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Atlantische tritonshoren |
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Conque;Triton de l'Atlantique |
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Tritón Atlántico |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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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 animal hunts at night
The species can be found between 5 and 20 Meters
Uncommon 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 : 45 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Sea cucumbers - Sea stars
The shell is covered with algae
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Relationship with humans |
The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
-Sport or local fishing.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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