Muricopsis rosea
NameMuricopsis rosea
Scientific NameMuricopsis rosea
Common NameNone widely recognized (sometimes referred to as Rosy Murex or Rosy Rock Snail)
FamilyMuricidae
GenusMuricopsis
Speciesrosea
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions like the Philippines and Indonesia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)10-25 mm (based on typical Muricopsis species and visual estimation against coral)
Identifying FeaturesStrong, often irregular, nodulose axial ribs and spiral cords; relatively small size; characteristic color pattern of light background with dark spiral markings; short siphonal canal. The overall rough, sculpted texture is typical of the genus.
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, 1846
Description
A small, robust, and highly sculptured predatory sea snail, characterized by its nodulose shell with prominent axial ribs and spiral cords. The shell exhibits a light base color with distinctive reddish-brown to dark brown spiral banding or blotches. It is often found camouflaged on coral reefs.
