Cabrit Murex
NameCabrit Murex
Scientific NameChicoreus cabriti
Common NameCabrit Murex, Cabrit's Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusChicoreus
Speciescabriti
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)75
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive features are the three prominent, heavily spined axial varices per whorl and the long, straight siphonal canal. The spines are typically sharp and often recurved, giving the shell a very intricate and 'thorny' appearance.
Raritycommon
Author CitationBernardi, 1859
Description
A highly ornate and spiny marine gastropod shell, characterized by its prominent axial varices bearing numerous sharp spines. The shell is typically fusiform with a high spire and a long, straight siphonal canal. Its coloration is generally off-white to creamy, making it a prized specimen among shell collectors.
