Venus Comb Murex
Murex pecten
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–340 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
The venus comb murex builds one of the most elaborate shells in the sea, a long spine fringed comb that fends off predators trying to get a grip. It lives on sand from the shallows out onto the continental shelf, and collectors prize the shell as much as fishers prize the flesh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Murex
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 404683.
FAQ
- How deep does the Venus Comb Murex live?
- The Venus Comb Murex (Murex pecten) is typically found at 0–340 m.
- Is the Venus Comb Murex dangerous to divers?
- The Venus Comb Murex is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Venus Comb Murex get?
- The Venus Comb Murex grows to about 15 cm.