Chicoreus territus
NameChicoreus territus
Scientific NameChicoreus territus
FamilyMuricidae
GenusChicoreus
Speciesterritus
Geographic DistributionWestern Pacific Ocean, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)50-100
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive features are the three prominent, elaborately frilly and often spiny axial varices on each whorl. The frills can be quite complex and layered. It also possesses a moderately long siphonal canal and a characteristic coloration.
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, 1845
Description
A medium-sized, ornate murex shell characterized by its robust structure and elaborate frilly varices. The shell exhibits a base color of creamy white to light brown, often adorned with reddish-brown or purplish-brown markings, particularly on the prominent axial ribs. It has a fusiform shape with a moderately high spire and a distinct siphonal canal. The specimen in the image appears to be a weathered example, showcasing its characteristic frills and coloration amidst other shell fragments.
