Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Rapaninae |
Max. size: |
7 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 12 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. Tropical and subtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Used as food by some coastal populations. Distribution imperfectly known, because of frequent confusions with Nassa francolina (Ref. 349). Inhabits under corals, slabs and stones. Shallow subtidal zones (Ref. 349). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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