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  Trochus niloticus
   Common name: Topshell




Emily Smith (2011)



 

 

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Local Distribution and Habitats

T. niloticus are found on coral reefs, generally on the reef flat. They occur in highest densities at the mid- reef flat, 50- 100m off shore. The photo to the left shows the area of the reef flat where they were found on Heron Island, 2011.

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