Aspella producta
NameAspella producta
Scientific NameAspella producta
Common NameNone widely recognized (sometimes referred to as a type of rock snail or murex snail)
FamilyMuricidae
GenusAspella
Speciesproducta
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, notably Hawaii. As a fossil, its distribution would depend on the specific geological formation it was found in.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)15-30 mm
Identifying FeaturesHigh-spired, fusiform shell; prominent, continuous, blade-like axial varices (often appearing as continuous ridges up the spire); relatively long and straight siphonal canal; ovate aperture. The overall appearance is somewhat angular due to the varices.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Pease, 1861)
Description
A fossilized or heavily weathered specimen of Aspella producta, a species of marine gastropod belonging to the family Muricidae. The shell is characterized by its elongated, high-spired, fusiform shape and prominent, continuous, blade-like axial varices that run up the entire spire. The siphonal canal is relatively long and straight. The specimen exhibits a uniform light, dull coloration, typical of fossil or weathered shells, with no discernible color patterns.
