Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Muricinae |
33 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
Indo-Pacific. |
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This large and common species is actively collected in many parts of the Indo-West Pacific realm (Ref. 349). Maximum depth from Ref. 101003. Often on clean coarse sand and rubble bottoms in which large individuals partially bury themselves. Preys on bivalves and other gastropods (Ref. 349). Damages pearl oyster beds (Ref. 799). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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