Margarella violacea (King & Broderip, 1832)
Smooth pink snail
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Family:  Trochidae (Top shells), subfamily: Trochinae
Max. size:  1.33 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 382 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on rocky bottoms and brown algae (Ref. 87801), and in forests of Macrocystis pyrifera (Ref. 92889), from the lower intertidal to a depth of 160 meters (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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