Cenchritis muricatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Beaded periwinkle
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Family:  Littorinidae (periwinkles)
Max. size:  3 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 9 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: North America.
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Biology:  This species is found in offshore, supra- and intertidal coral reefs, particularly on rock and wood habitats (Ref. 83934).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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