Naquetia vokesae
NameNaquetia vokesae
Scientific NameNaquetia vokesae
Common NameVokes' Murex (informal)
FamilyMuricidae
GenusNaquetia
Speciesvokesae
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesCharacterized by its robust, sculptured shell with prominent, often frilly or spiny axial varices and distinct spiral sculpture. The relatively short siphonal canal and the overall rugged, camouflaged appearance are key identifying features within the genus Naquetia.
Rarityrare
Author CitationHouart, 1986
Description
Naquetia vokesae is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails. The shell is robust and appears well-camouflaged against its natural habitat of shell fragments and rubble. It exhibits a mottled coloration, blending shades of brown and reddish-brown, with a rough, sculptured surface typical of murex shells. The image shows a living specimen partially buried or resting on the seabed, with its operculum or part of its foot visible as a lighter, bluish-grey oval.
