Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Coralliophilinae |
3.5 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 116 m |
Western Atlantic. |
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This species is found in offshore coral reefs and reef lagoons, particularly on coral, octocoral, rock, sand, seagrass and sponge habitats (Ref. 83934). On offshore banks (Ref. 109264). Corallivorous. Remains stationary throughout feeding, except when repositioning for posture. Feeds on coral tissue through its long proboscis inserted into polyp aperture (Ref. 127910). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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