| Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells) |
| 13.3 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 200 m |
| Western Atlantic: Caribbean. |
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Shell heavy, thick, with rough surface. Sculpture of numerous spiral cords and axial ribs, spines absent. Varices strong but spineless. Siphonal canal curved. Colour: tan to brown, outer lip with 3 or 4 dark blotches. Aperture glossy, ivory, buff, salmon, or yellow, with dark brown spot on apical end of parietal wall. |
| This species is found offshore, in coral reefs, cienaga facies, and mangroves, particularly on coral, rubble, rock, sand, seagrass and shell habitats (Ref. 83934). Diet: Bivalves (Ref. 355). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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