Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: from Trujillo (Peru) to Golfo de Penas (Chile). Subtropical to temperate. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It is found on sandy bottoms and silt with shell fragments at depths of 2 to 100 m (Ref. 87801). Carnivorous (Ref. 92798). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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