Siratus [Siratus]
Description
Siratus is a genus of medium to large predatory sea snails with striking, often colorful and spiny shells. These snails are distributed in warm seas, where they are active predators of other mollusks. Siratus species are notable for their ecological role in controlling prey populations and for their aesthetic appeal to collectors.
Species

Siratus Alabaster [Siratus alabaster]
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Siratus beui [Siratus beui]
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Siratus articulatus [Siratus articulatus]
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Siratus chipolanus [Siratus chipolanus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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Family |
Murex snails
Muricidae
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Statistics
- Species 4