Hexagonal Murex
Murexsul oxytatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–64 m
- Max size: 4 cm
A spiny offshore murex snail no longer than a few centimetres, this hexagonal murex hunts across coral reefs and rocky ground down to around 64 metres. Like its relatives it is a predator, drilling into other shellfish to feed, and is sometimes found over seagrass.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Murexsul
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 407876.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hexagonal Murex live?
- The Hexagonal Murex (Murexsul oxytatus) is typically found at 0–64 m.
- How big does the Hexagonal Murex get?
- The Hexagonal Murex grows to about 4 cm.