Angas' Murex

Prototyphis angasi

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This small shell features three three winged varices per whorl. Columella and outer lip of aperture smooth, shell colour variable from uniformly white through pink and orange to dark brown

Size

Can grow to around 25mm howeber often only to 15mm

Habitat

Frequents rocky shores, beneath ledges and rocks, from low tide level to several hundred metres depth.

Distribution

Southern Australia from QLD to WA including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Seashells of New South Wales, Des Beechey (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Angas' Murex
Scientific name: Prototyphis angasi Crosse, 1863
Family: Muricidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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