Busycotypus plagosus (Conrad, 1862)
Shouldered pearwhelk
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Family:  Melongenidae (Melongenas)
Max. size:  10 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on offshore banks (Ref. 109264).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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