Siratus articulatus
NameSiratus articulatus
Scientific NameSiratus articulatus
Common NameArticulate Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusSiratus
Speciesarticulatus
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea, from Florida (USA) south to Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)50
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive features are the numerous, sharp, hollow, articulated spines arranged in axial rows (varices) and the exceptionally long, straight siphonal canal. The aperture is ovate, and the outer lip may have internal denticles.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1845)
Description
A medium-sized, highly ornate marine gastropod shell, characterized by its fusiform shape and numerous, sharp, hollow spines. The shell exhibits a creamy white to yellowish-brown coloration, often with subtle darker spiral banding. It possesses a long, slender siphonal canal and a distinctively white aperture. The specimen in the image shows a dark brown, corneous operculum partially covering the aperture.
