Metula inflatus (Houbrick, 1984)
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Family:  Buccinidae (buccinum whelks)
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 30 - 500 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
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Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 3204. Common depth based on material examined from original description of the species Ref. 85188. Found on coarse sandy substrates at depths of 89 to 500 meters (Ref. 85188).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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