Fireband Murex
Chicoreus torrefactus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 24–53 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
A spiny shelled sea snail of subtidal sand and rubble between about 24 and 53 metres, the fireband murex is a predatory hunter of other shellfish. It is collected widely for food and shellcraft, and heavy harvesting has thinned some local populations.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Chicoreus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208137.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fireband Murex live?
- The Fireband Murex (Chicoreus torrefactus) is typically found at 24–53 m.
- Is the Fireband Murex dangerous to divers?
- The Fireband Murex is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fireband Murex get?
- The Fireband Murex grows to about 14 cm.