Dermomurex elizabethae
NameDermomurex elizabethae
Scientific NameDermomurex elizabethae
Common NameElizabeth's Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusDermomurex
Specieselizabethae
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including off the coast of Florida and throughout the Caribbean Sea.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)15-25
Identifying FeaturesCharacterized by its high spire, prominent and often frilly or scaly axial varices, and a rough, granular shell surface. The aperture is ovate and somewhat constricted, with a moderately long, slightly recurved siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(McGinty, 1940)
Description
A small, high-spired marine gastropod shell, uniformly off-white or cream in color. It exhibits prominent axial varices, giving it a somewhat rough or frilly appearance. The aperture is ovate and relatively constricted, leading to a moderately long siphonal canal.
