Aspella hastula
NameAspella hastula
Scientific NameAspella hastula
Common NameNone known
FamilyMuricidae
GenusAspella
Specieshastula
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Japan, and parts of Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)10-25
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive wavy or frilly white axial varices, contrasting with reddish-brown intervariceal coloration. The slender, high-spired shape and short siphonal canal are also characteristic.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Reeve, 1844)
Description
A small, elongated marine gastropod shell with a high spire and prominent axial sculpture. The shell exhibits distinct, wavy or frilly white axial varices, often with a reddish-brown or orange-brown coloration in the intervariceal spaces. The aperture is relatively small and oval, terminating in a short siphonal canal. The overall appearance is slender and somewhat delicate.
