Favartia [Favartia]

Description

Favartia is a genus of small to medium-sized sea snails with thick, often spiny shells. These snails are found in a range of marine environments, from shallow waters to deeper offshore habitats. Favartia species are characterized by their robust shells, which offer protection from predators and rough environmental conditions.

Species
Emperor Murex
Emperor Murex [Favartia imperialis]
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Bumpy Murex
Bumpy Murex [Favartia cellulosa]
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Ribbed Murex
Ribbed Murex [Favartia kurodai]
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Dwarf Murex
Dwarf Murex [Favartia pygmaea]
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Festive Murex
Festive Murex [Favartia festiva]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
Family Murex snails
Muricidae
Statistics
  • Species 5