| Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range - 1097 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Kermadec, New Zealand, and Tongatabu. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Dredged in 1,100 m on hard ground north of the island (Ref. 88739), and found on volcanic mud and pumice (Ref. 106682). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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