Favartia garrettii
NameFavartia garrettii
Scientific NameFavartia garrettii
Common NameGarrett's Murex (less common, but sometimes used)
FamilyMuricidae
GenusFavartia
Speciesgarrettii
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, particularly known from the Hawaiian Islands, but also reported from other parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)10-25
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, thick shell, prominent and frilly lamellar axial varices (6-7 per whorl), strong spiral cords creating a reticulated sculpture, ovate aperture, and short siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Pease, 1868)
Description
Favartia garrettii is a small, thick-shelled marine gastropod, characterized by its intricate and highly sculptured surface. The shell is fusiform with a moderately high spire. It features prominent, frilly, lamellar axial varices, typically 6-7 per whorl, which are crossed by strong spiral cords, creating a reticulated or latticed appearance. The aperture is relatively small and ovate, and the siphonal canal is short and open. The overall coloration is usually off-white, cream, or pale beige, sometimes with subtle variations in shade.
