Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Trophoninae |
11.1 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 586 m |
Southeast Pacific, Southwest Atlantic and Antarctic Indian Ocean. Temperate to polar. |
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It is found on rocky substrates, rock crevices and mussel beds (Ref. 87801), and in forests of Macrocystis pyrifera (Ref. 92889). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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C: Refs. 83435, 87801, 1891. |
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