Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Rapaninae |
9 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa, Southeast and Northeast Asia. |
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Collected for food by coastal populations (Ref. 349). Inhabits shallow subtidal zones (Ref. 349). On intertidal rocks facing the ocean (Ref. 799). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
Known from Henderson (Ref. 87866) and Oeno (Ref. 87907). C: Refs. 87866, 87907; M: Ref. 349. |
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