Haustellum kurodai
NameHaustellum kurodai
Scientific NameHaustellum kurodai
Common NameKuroda's Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusHaustellum
Specieskurodai
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, particularly around Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)60-120
Identifying FeaturesExtremely long, straight, and slender siphonal canal (often as long as or longer than the spire and body whorl combined), strong axial ribs often bearing nodules or spines, and characteristic brown axial markings on a lighter background.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Shikama, 1964)
Description
A medium to large-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its elongated, fusiform shape and exceptionally long, straight siphonal canal. The shell exhibits a high spire with several whorls, each adorned with prominent axial ribs that are often nodulose or somewhat spiny. The coloration is typically a creamy white or light tan base with distinct, irregular brown to dark reddish-brown axial streaks and blotches, especially on the ribs and upper whorls. The aperture is ovate, and the overall structure is robust.
