Murex coppingeri
NameMurex coppingeri
Scientific NameMurex coppingeri
Common NameCoppinger's Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMurex
Speciescoppingeri
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including parts of Australia (Queensland, Western Australia) and Papua New Guinea.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)85
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive features are the numerous, long, slender, hollow, and sharply pointed spines, particularly those on the siphonal canal and the three prominent varices per whorl. The overall robust and highly sculptured appearance is characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationE.A. Smith, 1884
Description
A medium-sized, highly ornate marine gastropod shell, characterized by its fusiform shape, prominent varices, and numerous long, sharp, hollow spines. The shell is typically off-white to cream in color, with a long siphonal canal.
