Dermomurex pauperculus (Adams, 1850)
Beggar aspella
Dermomurex pauperculus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells)
Max. size:  3 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found offshore in coral reefs and reef lagoons, particularly on algae, boulder, coral, gravel, rock, sand, seagrass and shell habitats (Ref. 83934).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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