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Oliva miniacea Röding, 1798
| Family Name: | Olividae |
| Synonyms: | [blank], Röding, 1798, sericea, Oliva |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Mollusc) |
| Common Name: | Orange-mouth Olive |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Shallow sandy flats. Moves about just beneath the surface of the sand leaving a large trail. Carnivorous, and sometimes feeds on remains of other marine animals. |
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| Habitats | Marine, Sandy Shore |
| Distribution | Indo-Pacific. |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat degradation; collection for marine curio trade. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Shell trade. |
| Conservation Notes | Common on shallow sand banks up to the 1970s but rare since then. Designation of marine nature areas or protected areas would be a useful step. |
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 Tan, S.K. & Woo, H.P.M. 2010. A preliminary checklist of the Molluscs of Singapore. Singapore: Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research & Department of Biological Sciences (NUS). 78pp |
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