Orania livida
NameOrania livida
Scientific NameOrania livida
FamilyMuricidae
GenusOrania
Specieslivida
Geographic DistributionNot specified in provided data. Species in the genus Orania are generally found in tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific waters.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)15-25
Identifying FeaturesProminent nodulose or spiny sculpture formed by intersecting axial and spiral elements; relatively small, oval aperture; short, open siphonal canal; robust shell structure; characteristic brownish mottled coloration.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1846)
Description
A small, robust marine gastropod shell, characterized by its fusiform shape and prominent sculpture. The shell exhibits strong axial ribs and spiral cords, which often intersect to form blunt spines or nodules, particularly on the shoulder of the whorls. The aperture is relatively small and oval, terminating in a short, open siphonal canal. The overall coloration is typically brownish or mottled, providing camouflage.
