Scabrotrophon macleani
NameScabrotrophon macleani
Scientific NameScabrotrophon macleani
FamilyMuricidae
GenusScabrotrophon
Speciesmacleani
Geographic DistributionNorth Pacific Ocean, including waters off Alaska and British Columbia, often found in the Bering Sea.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)25
Identifying FeaturesKey features include strong, often nodulose or spiny axial ribs intersecting with prominent spiral cords, creating a cancellate or scabrous sculpture. The high spire and distinct siphonal canal are also characteristic. The overall rough texture gives the genus its name.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Dall, 1896)
Description
Scabrotrophon macleani is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk belonging to the family Muricidae. Its shell is characterized by a fusiform shape, a high spire, and a prominent sculpture of strong axial ribs and spiral cords, often resulting in a nodulose or scabrous (rough) surface. The siphonal canal is moderately long and slightly recurved. This deep-water species is typically found in cold waters of the North Pacific.
