Hexaplex cichoreum (Gmelin, 1791) Endive murex |
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Batoy, Corazon B. |
Family: | Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) | |||
Max. size: | 15 cm ShH (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Shell used in local shellcraft (Ref. 349). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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