Angas' Murex

Prototyphis angasi Crosse, 1863

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


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What habitats does Prototyphis angasi live in?

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

What is the distribution of Prototyphis angasi?

Southern Australia from QLD to WA including around Tasmania

How big does Prototyphis angasi grow?

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

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