Clanculus atropurpureus (Gould, 1849)
Purple Clanculus
Clanculus atropurpureus
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.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
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.

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