Mitra idae Melvill, 1893
Half-pitted miter
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Mitridae (miter shells)
Max. size:  7.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 21 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: USA to Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on rocks in low intertidal areas to a depth of 21 meters (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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