Bedeva vinosa
NameBedeva vinosa
Scientific NameBedeva vinosa
Common NameVinous Rock Snail (or simply Rock Snail)
FamilyMuricidae
GenusBedeva
Speciesvinosa
Geographic DistributionEndemic to southern Australia, including South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and New South Wales.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesProminent, often nodulose, axial ribs crossed by spiral cords, resulting in a cancellate sculpture. Elevated spire. Short siphonal canal. Robust shell structure. The coloration, while variable, often includes distinct banding.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Lamarck, 1822)
Description
Bedeva vinosa is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. The shell is characterized by its fusiform shape, prominent axial ribs, and spiral cords, giving it a cancellate or latticed appearance. The color is variable, often showing shades of white, grey, or pale green with darker brown or purplish banding or mottling. It is typically found in intertidal and shallow subtidal rocky environments.
