Chicoreus dunni
NameChicoreus dunni
Scientific NameChicoreus dunni
Common NameDunn's Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusChicoreus
Speciesdunni
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, particularly known from the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)60
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include the three prominent, heavily frondose varices per whorl, the overall fusiform shape, the relatively long siphonal canal, and the distinctive color pattern of dark bands on a lighter background. The dark, granular mantle and operculum are also characteristic of live specimens.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Fulton, 1936)
Description
A live specimen of Chicoreus dunni, a marine gastropod, held underwater in what appears to be a shallow, seagrass-rich environment. The shell is robust, fusiform, and characterized by prominent, frond-like varices. The animal's dark, granular mantle and a dark operculum are clearly visible. The shell exhibits a mottled pattern of dark brown, black, and lighter cream or tan bands.
