Aspella anceps
NameAspella anceps
Scientific NameAspella anceps
Common NameTwo-edged Aspella, or a type of Murex snail
FamilyMuricidae
GenusAspella
Speciesanceps
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including Florida, the Caribbean Sea, and extending south to Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)10-25
Identifying FeaturesCharacterized by 6-7 prominent, often flattened or blade-like axial varices per whorl, giving the shell a somewhat angular or 'winged' profile. The surface between varices can be finely sculptured. The aperture is ovate, and the siphonal canal is short and slightly recurved.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Lamarck, 1822)
Description
A small, white, elongate-fusiform seashell with a high spire and prominent, blade-like axial varices. The shell exhibits a turreted appearance due to the distinct whorls and the strong axial sculpture. The aperture is ovate, and the siphonal canal is short.
