Mancinella echinulata
NameMancinella echinulata
Scientific NameMancinella echinulata
Common NameEchinulate Rock Snail
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMancinella
Speciesechinulata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)The specimen shown is approximately 16 mm in length. Adult shells typically range from 20 to 40 mm.
Identifying FeaturesStrongly nodulose or spiny sculpture, ovate-conical shape, light background color with dark nodules, and a relatively wide aperture. The shell's robust appearance is typical of rock snails.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1822
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its ovate-conical shape and prominent nodulose sculpture. The shell exhibits a cream to yellowish-tan background color with distinct dark brown or reddish-brown nodules arranged in spiral rows. The spire is moderately elevated, and the body whorl is large, leading to a relatively wide aperture. This species is a predatory rock snail found in tropical waters.
