Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Rapaninae |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa, Southeast and Northeast Asia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in tide pools, and on reef flats behind algal ridges and in sheltered areas (Ref. 87884); including reef areas of lagoons (Ref. 97298). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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