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Palau Nautilus

Nautilus belauensis

Seabook: Palau Nautilus

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Max Depth

504 m

Description

The Palau Nautilus is a cephalopod mollusk characterized by its coiled external shell, which it uses for protection. This species has changed very little in appearance over millions of years, representing a living fossil and a testament to the evolutionary history of marine life. Description The Palau Nautilus boasts a bea... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Colors

white
brown

Habitat and Environment

Open water

Social Behaviour

Solitary

Conservation status

(NE) Not evaluated