Acanthina monodon (Pallas, 1774)
Magellanic unicorn
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Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Ocenebrinae
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Chile, Falkland and Argentina.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on rocky substrates, particularly in rock crevices in the barnacle and mussel zones from the lower intertidal to a depth of 20 m (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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