Vaughtia purpuroides
NameVaughtia purpuroides
Scientific NameVaughtia purpuroides
FamilyMuricidae
GenusVaughtia
Speciespurpuroides
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines and Indonesia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesFusiform shell with a high spire; strong axial and spiral sculpture creating a nodulose or spiny surface; characteristic whitish and reddish-brown/purplish-brown spiral banding; relatively long siphonal canal.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Reeve, 1846)
Description
A small to medium-sized predatory sea snail belonging to the murex family. Its shell is characterized by a fusiform shape with a high spire, prominent axial ribs, and strong spiral cords, which often create a nodulose or spiny texture. The shell exhibits a distinctive color pattern of a whitish or pale cream background with reddish-brown or purplish-brown spiral bands. It is typically found in deeper waters on coral or rocky substrates.
