Harpa major

Large harp
Harpe majeure

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 15 and 40 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 13 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!