Family: |
Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Kermadec, Lord Howe, and Norfolk Islands, and New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Known from low tide to 20 m, on rock (Ref. 337). Commonly living on rocks between tide-marks (Ref. 88739). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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