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Strombus urceus Linnaeus, 1758
| Family Name: | Strombidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Mollusc) |
| Common Name: | Black-lipped Conch |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Sandy reef flats. Moves about in a leaping manner by implanting its narrow operculum into the sand and vaulting itself over. |
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| Habitats | Marine |
| Distribution | Western Pacific. |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat degradation as sany reef flats get silted over. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Not known, except for the overall potential of marine organisms for further research. |
| Conservation Notes | Abundant prior to the 1970s but now uncommon. Some sites need to be designated as nature areas or marine protected areas. |
Status
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Vulnerable (VU) [2008] |
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References
| References | Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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