Murexsul purpurispina
NameMurexsul purpurispina
Scientific NameMurexsul purpurispina
Common NamePurple-spined Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMurexsul
Speciespurpurispina
Geographic DistributionNot specified in metadata or inferable from image.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Cannot be determined from image (no scale provided).
Identifying FeaturesHigh spire, distinct and nodulose axial ribs, giving a knobby texture. The species name 'purpurispina' suggests the presence of purple spines, though they are not prominent or clearly visible on this particular specimen, which might be a juvenile or worn.
Author CitationNot specified in metadata.
Description
A small, fusiform gastropod shell with a high spire and distinct, somewhat rounded whorls. The shell exhibits prominent axial ribs, giving it a nodulose or knobby appearance, particularly on the shoulders of the whorls. The overall color is a uniform orange-brown or apricot hue. The aperture is not clearly visible, but the general shape is typical of the Muricidae family.
