Tylothais aculeata
NameTylothais aculeata
Scientific NameTylothais aculeata
Common NameNone known (often referred to as a rock snail or murex in a general sense)
FamilyMuricidae
GenusTylothais
Speciesaculeata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other tropical Pacific islands.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesRobust, thick shell with a knobby appearance due to prominent axial ribs and nodules. Distinctive brown and white checkered or banded color pattern. Ovately elongated aperture with a short siphonal canal and a dark columellar callus.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Deshayes, 1844)
Description
A robust, medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its knobby, sculptured surface and distinctive color pattern. The shell exhibits prominent axial ribs or nodules, often crossed by spiral cords, giving it a somewhat rough texture. The aperture is ovate with a short siphonal canal, and the columellar area is typically dark.
