| Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 23 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Easter Island and French Polynesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Depth range is based on occurrence in Easter Island (Ref. 88738); to be replaced with a better reference. On rocks at tide line and in tide pools (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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