Ocenebra erinaceus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Hedge hog murex
Ocenebra erinaceus
photo by FAO

Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells)
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic: Northern Sea and off British Isles to Gibraltar and Mediterranean basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This is a carnivorous species (Ref. 96498).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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