Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
Max. size: |
6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic: Northern Sea and off British Isles to Gibraltar and Mediterranean basin. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This is a carnivorous species (Ref. 96498). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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