Cymatium occidentale (Morch, 1877)
Atlantic ruby triton
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Ranellidae (triton shells)
Max. size:  4 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 128 m
Distribution:  Central Pacific and Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on hard substrate (Ref. 109264).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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