Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Rapaninae |
Max. size: |
10 cm ShH (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Southeast and Northeast Asia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Collected locally for food in Southeast Asia (Ref. 349). Inhabits underside of corals and stones, or on rocks exposed to surf action (Ref. 349). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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