| Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
| Max. size: |
2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 32 - 38 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Length based on occurence record; to be replaced with better reference. Members of the order Neogastropoda are mostly gonochoric and broadcast spawners. Life cycle: Embryos develop into planktonic trocophore larvae and later into juvenile veligers before becoming fully grown adults (Ref. 833). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (120744)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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