Plicopurpura patula (Linnaeus, 1758) Widemouth rocksnail |
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Family: | Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) | |||
Max. size: | 8.5 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic. | |||
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Biology: | This species is found offshore, supra-, sub-, and intertidal, in coral reefs, particularly on coral and rocky habitats (Ref. 83934). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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