Aspella castor
NameAspella castor
Scientific NameAspella castor
FamilyMuricidae
GenusAspella
Speciescastor
Geographic DistributionUnknown (not provided in metadata or inferable from image)
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Identifying FeaturesTall, slender spire; prominent, often lamellar or frilly axial varices; strong axial ribs; ovate aperture; relatively short siphonal canal. The overall 'spiny' or 'knobby' appearance due to the robust sculpture.
Author CitationUnknown (not provided in metadata)
Description
A medium-sized, elongated marine gastropod shell, characterized by a tall, pointed spire and prominent axial sculpture. The shell exhibits multiple, often frilly or lamellar, axial varices and strong axial ribs. The aperture is ovate, leading to a relatively short siphonal canal. The specimen shown is a uniform light beige to off-white, suggesting it is either a fossil or a bleached shell, and does not display original living coloration.
