Dermomurex indentatus
NameDermomurex indentatus
Scientific NameDermomurex indentatus
Common NameNone widely recognized
FamilyMuricidae
GenusDermomurex
Speciesindentatus
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesProminent, often frilly or lamellar axial varices; strong spiral sculpture intersecting the axial varices; elevated, multi-whorled spire; ovate aperture with a distinct siphonal canal; rough, textured surface.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Carpenter, 1857)
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its fusiform shape, elevated spire, and prominent axial sculpture. The shell surface is rough, with numerous lamellar or frilly varices and spiral cords. The aperture is ovate, and a relatively long siphonal canal is present. The color is typically off-white to light brown, often with darker encrustations. The operculum, visible in the image, is dark brown to black.
