| Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Rapaninae |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. Tropical and subtropical. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
In shallow water on coral reef flats or on rocks near tide line (Ref. 87884). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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