Chicoreus ingridmariae
NameChicoreus ingridmariae
Scientific NameChicoreus ingridmariae
Common NameIngrid's Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusChicoreus
Speciesingridmariae
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, primarily known from the Philippines.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)50-70
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its intricate, frond-like spines on prominent axial varices, the overall orange to reddish-brown coloration, and the characteristic pinkish-purple outer lip of the aperture. The delicate, leaf-like projections on the spines are a key identifying characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHouart, 2001
Description
A medium-sized, highly sculptured marine gastropod shell, characterized by its robust, fusiform shape and prominent, frond-like spines. The shell exhibits strong axial varices, each bearing numerous delicate, leaf-like projections that give it a very ornate and spiny appearance. The spire is moderately elevated, and the body whorl is large and inflated. The aperture is ovate, with a smooth, often white or pale lavender interior, and a distinct pinkish-purple outer lip that is denticulate. A long, relatively straight siphonal canal extends from the base of the shell, also adorned with spines.
