Aspella media
NameAspella media
Scientific NameAspella media
Common NameNo widely recognized common name (a type of murex snail)
FamilyMuricidae
GenusAspella
Speciesmedia
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including areas such as the Philippines, New Caledonia, and other Western Pacific localities.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)10-25 mm
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, numerous strong and often compressed axial varices, and a relatively short siphonal canal. The overall shell texture is rough and sculptured due to the prominent varices.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Houart, 1989)
Description
Aspella media is a small predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk belonging to the family Muricidae. Its shell is characterized by a fusiform to ovate-fusiform shape with prominent axial ribs (varices) that give it a sculptured appearance. It is typically found in the Indo-Pacific region.
