Favartia alveata
NameFavartia alveata
Scientific NameFavartia alveata
Common NameAlveate Murex (less common, often just referred to by scientific name)
FamilyMuricidae
GenusFavartia
Speciesalveata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Japan, and other tropical western Pacific localities.
Average Size (mm)10
Identifying FeaturesStrong axial sculpture forming rounded nodules or blunt spines, particularly on the shoulder of the whorls. The aperture is ovate, and the siphonal canal is short. The shell surface is often rough and can be heavily encrusted, making the underlying sculpture sometimes difficult to discern clearly without cleaning.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Kiener, 1842)
Description
A small, muriciform seashell, heavily encrusted, displaying a rugged and nodulose surface. The shell is light beige to off-white, with darker encrustations and some reddish-brown tones. The aperture is ovate, and the siphonal canal appears relatively short. The overall appearance suggests a specimen found in its natural, often camouflaged, state.
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