Vokesimurex chrysostoma
NameVokesimurex chrysostoma
Scientific NameVokesimurex chrysostoma
Common NameGolden-mouthed Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusVokesimurex
Specieschrysostoma
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)40-70
Identifying FeaturesProminent, often frilly or spiny axial varices; a long, straight siphonal canal; a high spire; and a characteristic golden-yellow or orange-brown aperture interior. The outer lip is typically denticulate.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby, 1834)
Description
A medium-sized, predatory sea snail shell, characterized by its robust, fusiform shape, prominent axial varices, and a distinctive golden-yellow aperture. The shell exhibits a high spire and a long, straight siphonal canal. Its surface is adorned with irregular brown banding over a cream to off-white background.
