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| Family: Cypraeidae | SURG Catalogue Number: PROS0053 |
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| Genus: Cypraea |  |
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| Species: arabica | |||
| Distribution: Common at all islands, headlands and reefs in the SIMP. Ranges throughout the Tropical Indo- Western Pacific region. | |||
| Ecological Notes: Secrete themselves in crevices and caves, under coral slabs for protection during daylight hours. | |||
| Additional Notes: Sometimes found in pairs, prefers shallower water. Feeds on algae and sponges. Grows to 60mm. | |||
| Photographer: Ian Shaw | Date: 6/5/07 | Location: N W Solitary Is. | Depth: 11m |
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