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Hexaplex cichoreum (Gmelin, 1791) Endive murex |
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photo by
Batoy, Corazon B. |
| Family: | Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm ShH (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Shell used in local shellcraft (Ref. 349). Occurs at the low tide mark (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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