| Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
| 15 cm ShH (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 340 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa including Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands, to eastern Melanesia; north to Japan and south to Queensland and New Caledonia. |
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| Collected for the edible flesh and the elegant shell which is much favoured among collectors. The numerous and long spines provide an efficient protection against predators (Ref. 349). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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