Vaughtia dunkeri
NameVaughtia dunkeri
Scientific NameVaughtia dunkeri
Common NameDunker's Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusVaughtia
Speciesdunkeri
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines and Japan.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)10-30 mm
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive fusiform shell with strong axial and spiral sculpture, including prominent ribs and nodules/spines. Possesses an elongated siphonal canal and a rugged, often frilly, appearance.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Krauss, 1848)
Description
A small, marine predatory gastropod shell, characterized by its fusiform shape and sculptured surface. The shell is typically off-white to pale purplish or pinkish, with prominent axial ribs and nodules, and an elongated siphonal canal. It is often found on rocky substrates or associated with sponges in tropical and subtropical waters.
