Emperor Murex [Favartia imperialis]
Description
The Emperor Murex is a species of sea snail. It is a marine gastropod mollusk that is found in the Red Sea and in the Indian Ocean along Madagascar. This species typically lives in sandy substrates and coral reefs. It is characterized by its intricate, pointed shell which varies in color from white to light brown.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
|
| Family |
Murex snails
Muricidae
|
| Genus |
Favartia
Favartia
|