| Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
| Max. size: |
2 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 21 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
This species is found offshore, sub- and intertidal coral reefs, particularly on algae, pilings, boulder, cirripeds, coral, rock, sand, seagrass and sponge habitats (Ref. 83934). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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