Neorapana grandis
NameNeorapana grandis
Scientific NameNeorapana grandis
Common NameNo widely accepted common name, sometimes referred to as a type of rock snail or murex.
FamilyMuricidae
GenusNeorapana
Speciesgrandis
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Baja California, Mexico, southwards along the coast of Central and South America to Peru.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeturbinate
Average Size (mm)120
Identifying FeaturesStrong, often frilly or nodulose axial ribs that extend across the body whorl. The outer lip of the aperture is distinctly undulated or frilled, mirroring the external sculpture. The aperture is wide and ovate, with a smooth, white columellar callus.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Broderip & Sowerby, 1829)
Description
A robust, medium to large-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its turbinate to ovate shape and prominent sculpture. The exterior is typically a warm orange-brown or reddish-brown, often with lighter bands, while the interior of the aperture is a glossy white. The shell features strong axial ribs that can be nodulose or frilly, and a distinctive, undulated or frilled outer lip.
