Chicoreus spectrum
NameChicoreus spectrum
Scientific NameChicoreus spectrum
Common NameSpectrum Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusChicoreus
Speciesspectrum
Geographic DistributionWestern Pacific, including regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding areas.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)70-150
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive features are the three prominent, heavily spined, frond-like varices per whorl, which give the shell a highly ornate and 'thorny' appearance. The long, spiny siphonal canal and robust overall structure are also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, 1846
Description
A highly ornate, medium to large-sized predatory sea snail shell, characterized by its striking orange-brown coloration and numerous elaborate, frond-like spines. The shell exhibits a robust and intricate structure, typical of the Muricidae family.
