Nucella emarginata (Deshayes, 1839)
Emarginate dogwinkle
Nucella emarginata
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells)
Max. size:  2.8 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Alaska, Canada, USA. Subtropical to boreal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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