Rose Murex
NameRose Murex
Scientific NameHexaplex rosarium
Common NameRose Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusHexaplex
Speciesrosarium
Geographic DistributionEastern Atlantic Ocean, primarily off the coast of West Africa, including countries like Senegal, Mauritania, and Cape Verde.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 50 mm to 120 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its distinctive pale pinkish-white coloration, strong and often frilly or spiny axial ribs, a long and relatively straight siphonal canal, and a wide, somewhat flared aperture. The overall elegant and ornate appearance is characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1822
Description
The Rose Murex is a marine gastropod shell, characterized by its elegant, fusiform shape and often delicate, frilly or spiny sculpture. It typically exhibits a pale, often pinkish-white coloration, especially around the aperture and siphonal canal, which gives it its common name. The shell is robust yet ornate, making it a popular find for collectors.
