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Colubraria muricata (Lightfoot, 1786) Maculated dwarf triton |
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| Family: | Buccinidae (buccinum whelks), subfamily: Colubrariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm ShH (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Species inhabits underside of coral boulders or in crevices. Shallow subtidal zones. Occurs at the low tide mark (Ref. 821). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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