Favartia levicula
NameFavartia levicula
Scientific NameFavartia levicula
Common NameNone widely recognized
FamilyMuricidae
GenusFavartia
Specieslevicula
Geographic DistributionWestern Pacific Ocean, including regions such as Japan and the Philippines.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)5
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, strong and often frilly or lamellar axial ribs, nodulose sculpture, and a relatively short siphonal canal. The intricate, layered appearance of the axial sculpture is a key characteristic.
Rarityrare
Author CitationDall, 1889
Description
A small, light orange to brownish-orange marine gastropod shell, characterized by its prominent, often frilly or lamellar axial ribs and a somewhat nodulose appearance. The spire is moderately elevated, and the siphonal canal is relatively short. The shell surface exhibits intricate sculpture.
