Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
Max. size: |
2.9 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 310 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This species is found intertidal in coral reefs, reef lagoons, cienaga facies, and mangroves, particularly on algae, boulder, coral, rock, rubble, sand, shell and sponge habitats (Ref. 83934). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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