| Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
| Max. size: |
2.74 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Southeast and Northeast Asia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Known from mangroves in Hong Kong (Ref. 112938). In moderate to fully exposed shores. Shell serves as a substratum for the barnacle Amphibalanus amphitrite (Ref. 127116). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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