Neorapana muricata
NameNeorapana muricata
Scientific NameNeorapana muricata
Common NameMuricate Rock Snail
FamilyMuricidae
GenusNeorapana
Speciesmuricata
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Baja California, Mexico, south to Peru.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeturbinate
Average Size (mm)70-100
Identifying FeaturesThe combination of its heavily sculptured, nodulose or spiny exterior, the vibrant pink interior of the aperture, and its turbinate shape with a short siphonal canal. The dark, corneous operculum is also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Broderip, 1832)
Description
A robust, medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its turbinate shape and heavily sculptured exterior. The shell exhibits prominent axial ribs and spiral cords, often forming blunt nodules or spines, particularly on the shoulder. The exterior coloration is typically off-white to grayish-pink, while the interior of the aperture is a striking, glossy pink to reddish-pink. A dark, corneous operculum is visible within the aperture.
