Crassedoma gigantea
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species is generally attached to its substrate
- The species can be found between 1 and 80 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 25 cm
- Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The shell is covered with algae
Relationship with humans
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :