Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
Max. size: |
3.8 cm SHH (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 55 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Alaska to northern Baja California. Subtropical to boreal. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on rocky beaches, along the intertidal zone to 55 m depth. Associated with and known to attack giant chitons, Cryptochiton spp. (Ref. 95344). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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