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 [Siratus alabaster]
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Siratus beui
Siratus beui [Siratus beui]
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Siratus articulatus
Siratus articulatus [Siratus articulatus]
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Siratus chipolanus
Siratus chipolanus [Siratus chipolanus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
Family Murex snails
Muricidae
Statistics
  • Species 4