Neothais smithi (Brazier, 1889)
Neothais smithi
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Kermadec, Lord Howe, and Norfolk Islands, and New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
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)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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