Xanthochorus buxeus
NameXanthochorus buxeus
Scientific NameXanthochorus buxeus
Common NameNone found
FamilyMuricidae
GenusXanthochorus
Speciesbuxeus
Geographic DistributionSoutheastern Pacific Ocean, primarily off the coasts of Chile and Peru.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its conical/turbinate shape, strong spiral sculpture (ribs, sometimes nodulose), and the characteristic reddish-brown and white banded color pattern. The aperture is ovate with a short siphonal canal.
Dietcarnivore
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Broderip, 1833)
Description
Xanthochorus buxeus is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk belonging to the family Muricidae. Its shell is characterized by a conical or turbinate shape, often adorned with distinct spiral ribs and a striking pattern of reddish-brown and white bands. It is typically found in the intertidal and shallow subtidal zones of the southeastern Pacific.
