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Nassarius vinctus

Nassarius vinctus, common name the violet-mouthed dog-whelk, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Nassariidae, the nassa mud snails or dog whelks.

Description
The length of the shell attains 22 mm. Fresh specimens are reddish-brown to purplish-brown, typically featuring pale spiral bands. Axial ribs, when present, are paler. The inner lip and interior of the aperture are violet, though the color intensity fades over time. The shell is often encrusted with marine organisms, and its surface frequently becomes chalky or etched. ==Distribution==
Distribution
This marine species is endemic to South Afriuca and occurs off the West coast and Agulhas Bank (northern Namibia to western Transkei) at depths between 10 m and 150 m. ==References==
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