Chicoreus aculeatus
NameChicoreus aculeatus
Scientific NameChicoreus aculeatus
Common NameAculeate Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusChicoreus
Speciesaculeatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesHighly spinose shell with numerous, often branched, frond-like spines; three prominent axial varices per whorl; moderately high spire; oval, white aperture; and a relatively short siphonal canal. The overall light orange-brown to yellowish-brown coloration is also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1822
Description
Chicoreus aculeatus is a medium-sized marine gastropod, characterized by its highly ornate and spinose shell. It features a prominent spire and a large body whorl adorned with numerous, often branched, frond-like spines arranged in three axial rows (varices) per whorl. The shell's coloration is typically a light orange-brown or yellowish-brown, sometimes with subtle banding. The aperture is oval and distinctly white, leading to a relatively short siphonal canal. This species is prized by collectors for its intricate and delicate spination.
