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| Family: Muricidae | SURG Catalogue Number: PROS0009 |
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| Genus: Pterotyphis |  |
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| Species: angasi | |||
| Distribution: Common throughout the SIMP where it is found on inter-tidal reef, especially Arrawarra, Flat Top and Little Muttonbird Island. | |||
| Ecological Notes: Although recorded from a depth of 100m, local specimens have been found in shallow inter-tidal waters in areas of rocky rubble. | |||
| Additional Notes: Shells are variable in colour from orange through yellow and fawn to brown. Size ranges from 8 to 15mm and are often hard to find because of their small size. | |||
| Photographer: Ray Phipps | Date: 3/1986 | Location: Little Muttonbird Is. | Depth: Inter-tidal |
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