Phyllonotus [Phyllonotus]

Description

Phyllonotus is a genus of medium to large sea snails with robust, spiny shells, often adorned with varices. These snails are native to the tropical and subtropical waters of the Americas, where they inhabit coral reefs and rocky substrates. Phyllonotus species are recognized for their striking shell morphology and their role as active predators in their ecosystems.

Species
Impressed Odostome
Impressed Odostome [Phyllonotus margaritensis]
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Florida Rocksnail
Florida Rocksnail [Phyllonotus erythrostomus]
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Giant Eastern Murex
Giant Eastern Murex [Phyllonotus globulosus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
Family Murex snails
Muricidae
Statistics
  • Species 3