Monoplex vespaceus (Lamarck, 1822)
Dwarf hairy triton
Monoplex vespaceus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Ranellidae (triton shells), subfamily: Cymatiinae
Max. size:  4.1 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 4 - 10 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific and Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 118675. Dead shells found on the beaches (Ref. 88739).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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