Homalocantha scorpio
NameHomalocantha scorpio
Scientific NameHomalocantha scorpio
Common NameScorpion Murex, Scorpion Spiny Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusHomalocantha
Speciesscorpio
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)30-70
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by 6-7 prominent, highly sculptured, frilly, and spiny axial varices per whorl. The spines are often recurved or branched, giving it a 'thorny' or 'scorpion-like' appearance. The siphonal canal is relatively long and often curved.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1758)
Description
A striking marine gastropod shell, commonly known as the Scorpion Murex, characterized by its highly ornate and spiny appearance. The shell is cut longitudinally, revealing the internal structure of the whorls and the smooth, white interior of the aperture. The exterior displays prominent, frilly, and recurved spines along the axial varices, typical of the Muricidae family.
