Banks' Murex
NameBanks' Murex
Scientific NameChicoreus banksii
Common NameBanks' Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusChicoreus
Speciesbanksii
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)50-90
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive features are the three highly sculptured, frilly, and spiny axial varices per whorl. The spines are often leaf-like and recurved. The siphonal canal is relatively long and open. The overall rugged and ornate appearance is characteristic.
Dietcarnivore
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby II, 1841)
Description
A medium-sized, highly ornate marine gastropod shell, characterized by its robust, spiny, and frilly appearance. The shell exhibits prominent axial varices with numerous sharp, leaf-like spines and frills, giving it a rugged texture. The coloration is typically warm orange-brown with darker brown accents, and it possesses a distinct aperture.
