Clanculus atropurpureus (Gould, 1849) Purple Clanculus |
photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
Family: | Trochidae (Top shells), subfamily: Trochinae | |||
Max. size: | 2.5 cm SHH (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | Known throughout the Philippines, e.g., Mindoro (Ref. 821). C: Refs. 821, 8321, 8326; O: Ref. 821. |