Pterynotus phaneus (Dall, 1889)
Shining murex
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Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells)
Max. size:  1.7 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 256 - 794 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic.
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IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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