Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Coralliophilinae |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Oman, Australia, New Caledonia and Kermadec. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Associates with Porites lutea as an ectoparasite (Ref. 127936). Known from immediate subtidal to 30 m, on hermatypic scleractinian corals. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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