Hexaplex cichoreum (Gmelin, 1791)
Endive murex
Hexaplex cichoreum
photo by Batoy, Corazon B.

Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells)
Max. size:  15 cm ShH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Shell used in local shellcraft (Ref. 349). Occurs at the low tide mark (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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