| Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
| Max. size: |
2.5 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Pacific: Alaska south to Washington, USA. Temperate to boreal. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on gravel and rock bottoms along the subtidal zone to 50 m depth (Ref. 95344). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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