Pterynotus [Pterynotus]

Description

Pterynotus is a genus of small to medium-sized sea snails with intricately sculptured shells that often feature elongated spines and varices. These snails inhabit tropical and subtropical marine waters, usually on coral reefs or rocky substrates. Pterynotus species are known for their unique shell designs, making them prized by shell collectors.

Species

Blunt Murex [Pterynotus beddomei]

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Rough Murex [Pterynotus pinnatus]

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Alabaster Murex [Pterynotus albobrunneus]

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Elegant Murex [Pterynotus elegans]

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Taxonomy