Murex troscheli
NameMurex troscheli
Scientific NameMurex troscheli
Common NameTroschel's Murex, Troschel's Spiny Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMurex
Speciestroscheli
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 100 mm to 200 mm, with some exceptional specimens reaching up to 250 mm.
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its exceptionally long and slender siphonal canal, which can be longer than the rest of the shell. It possesses numerous, long, sharp, and hollow spines arranged in rows along the varices and body whorl. The prominent, frilly varices and the deep reddish-brown aperture are also key identifying characteristics.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLischke, 1868
Description
A large and highly ornate marine gastropod shell, characterized by its striking spiny appearance. The shell features a prominent, elongated siphonal canal and numerous sharp, hollow spines arranged in rows along its body whorl and spire. Its coloration typically consists of a cream to off-white background with distinct brown spiral bands, and a deep reddish-brown aperture.
