Murexsul planiliratus
NameMurexsul planiliratus
Scientific NameMurexsul planiliratus
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMurexsul
Speciesplaniliratus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, known from areas such as the Philippines.
Shell Shapefusiform
Identifying FeaturesExcellent camouflage due to a thick, textured, and often frondose periostracum or epibionts; fusiform shell shape; prominent siphonal canal; strong axial ribs (though often obscured); small size.
Description
A small, predatory sea snail belonging to the Muricidae family, characterized by its heavily camouflaged appearance. The shell is off-white to cream, but is largely obscured by a thick, textured periostracum or epibionts that mimic the surrounding sandy-rocky substrate. It exhibits a fusiform shape with a prominent siphonal canal and strong axial ribs, which are partially visible beneath the external growth. The overall texture is rough and somewhat frondose, aiding in its excellent camouflage.
