Vasum muricatum (Born, 1778)
Caribbean vase
Vasum muricatum
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Turbinellidae (vase shells)
Max. size:  12.5 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found supra-, sub- and intertidal, in cienaga facies, coral reefs, and reef lagoons, particularly on coral, octocoral, rock, rubble, sand, seagrass, and sponge habitats (Ref. 83934).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Offshore islands (Ref. 83435).

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