Chicomurex pseudosuperbus
NameChicomurex pseudosuperbus
Scientific NameChicomurex pseudosuperbus
FamilyMuricidae
GenusChicomurex
Speciespseudosuperbus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions such as the Philippines and Taiwan.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)40-70
Identifying FeaturesProminent, frilly or spiny axial varices (usually 3 per whorl) that give the shell a rugged appearance. Distinctive broad spiral bands of reddish-brown on a lighter background. The aperture is ovate with a white interior and a well-developed siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHouart, 2002
Description
A medium-sized, highly sculptured marine gastropod shell, characterized by its prominent, frilly axial varices and distinct spiral banding. The shell exhibits a fusiform shape with an elevated spire and a relatively long siphonal canal. The aperture is ovate and white.
