Favartia humilis
NameFavartia humilis
Scientific NameFavartia humilis
Common NameNone known
FamilyMuricidae
GenusFavartia
Specieshumilis
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Baja California, Mexico, southwards to Peru.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)10-25
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, highly sculptured shell with numerous prominent, often spiny, axial lamellae and strong spiral cords. The dark coloration on the sculptural elements against a lighter background is distinctive. The aperture is relatively small and ovate, with a short siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Broderip, 1833)
Description
A small, highly sculptured marine gastropod shell, characterized by its fusiform shape and prominent axial lamellae (frills or spines) that give it a rugged appearance. The shell exhibits a whitish to grayish base color, heavily adorned with dark brown to blackish-brown markings on its ribs and spines. The aperture is relatively small, with a whitish to light bluish-gray interior. The siphonal canal is short.
