Favartia brevicula
NameFavartia brevicula
Scientific NameFavartia brevicula
Common NameNot widely established
FamilyMuricidae
GenusFavartia
Speciesbrevicula
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other tropical western Pacific localities.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Generally small, typically ranging from 10 to 25 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive features include its small size, robust and nodulose sculpture, prominent varices (axial ridges), and a relatively short siphonal canal. The vibrant orange color, though possibly enhanced by encrustation, is a notable characteristic in this specimen.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Blainville, 1832)
Description
A small, robust marine gastropod shell, predominantly vibrant orange in color, heavily encrusted with greenish-brown algal growth and white calcareous deposits. The shell exhibits a highly sculptured and nodulose surface, characteristic of murex snails, with prominent axial ridges (varices) and spiral cords. Its overall shape is somewhat squat and angular, adapted for camouflage and protection in its marine habitat.
