Muricanthus [Muricanthus]

Description

Muricanthus is a genus of medium-sized sea snails with elongated, often colorfully patterned shells that may have spines or ridges. These snails are found in tropical and subtropical marine environments, where they prey on other mollusks. Muricanthus species are notable for their contribution to the biodiversity and aesthetic value of their habitats.

Species
Purple-mouthed murex
Purple-mouthed murex [Muricanthus nigritus]
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Lace Murex
Lace Murex [Muricanthus lacinius]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
Family Murex snails
Muricidae
Statistics
  • Species 2