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Created 1/28/2026

Family Xenophoridae

INDO-PACIFIC

Xenophora cerea


Talibon, Bohol, PI, 60 feet, 80mm
   

ROUGH CARRIER SHELL

Occurs in muddy sand to at least 900 feet, usually deeper than 70 feet.  Attains diameter of at least 3.2 inches, 82mm.  Red Sea to Japan and Pitcairn, excluding Hawaii.