| Terebra protexta (Conrad, 1846) Fine-ribbed auger | 
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| photo by 
	Coltro, Marcus | 
| Family: | Terebridae (auger shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 2.8 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 106 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found on offshore banks, on soft substrate (Ref. 109264). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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