Murexsul oxytatus (Smith, 1938)
Hexagonal murex
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Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells)
Max. size:  4 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 64 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 109264. This species is found on offshore coral reefs, on rocky habitats (Ref. 83934). Also on seagrass (Ref. 109264).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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