Ramose Murex
NameRamose Murex
Scientific NameChicoreus ramosus
Common NameRamose Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusChicoreus
Speciesramosus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)100-300
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, numerous elaborate, frond-like spines arranged in three varices per whorl, a prominent siphonal canal, and a distinctive pinkish-orange aperture.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1758)
Description
A large, ornate marine gastropod shell characterized by its robust structure and elaborate, frond-like spines. The shell is typically heavy and features a prominent siphonal canal.
