Vokesimurex lividus
NameVokesimurex lividus
Scientific NameVokesimurex lividus
Common NameLivid Murex
FamilyMuricidae
GenusVokesimurex
Specieslividus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)20-40 mm
Identifying FeaturesFusiform shape with a moderately high spire.,Prominent, often lamellose or nodulose axial varices (ribs).,Strong spiral sculpture of cords and ridges.,Short, open, and slightly recurved siphonal canal.,Denticulate (toothed) outer lip of the aperture.,Overall robust and somewhat spiny/frilly texture.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Carpenter, 1857)
Description
A small to medium-sized, robust gastropod shell, predominantly off-white to pale grey. It features prominent axial varices (ribs) and strong spiral cords, giving it a nodulose and somewhat frilly appearance. The aperture is oval with a denticulate outer lip and a short, open siphonal canal. The specimen in the image appears somewhat worn, with blunted spines/lamellae.
