Babelomurex armatus
NameBabelomurex armatus
Scientific NameBabelomurex armatus
FamilyMuricidae
GenusBabelomurex
Speciesarmatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas around Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)35-45
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive features include the high, turreted spire, strong axial ribs, and prominent, sharp, often hollow spines arranged spirally, particularly on the shoulder of the whorls. The aperture is ovate and the siphonal canal is moderately long.
Raritycommon
Author CitationSowerby, 1892
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its turreted spire and highly sculptured surface adorned with numerous sharp spines and prominent axial ribs. The shell is typically off-white to pale cream, with a relatively wide aperture and a distinct siphonal canal.
