| Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from East and South Africa to Papua New Guinea; north to Japan and south to Queensland. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Collected for food at low tide, where common (Ref. 349). Preys on oysters and barnacles (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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