| Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Rapaninae |
| Max. size: |
9 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa, Southeast and Northeast Asia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Collected for food by coastal populations (Ref. 349). Inhabits shallow subtidal zones (Ref. 349). On intertidal rocks facing the ocean (Ref. 799). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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