How deep does the Apple Murex live?

The Apple Murex (Phyllonotus pomum) is typically found at 0–200 m.

How big does the Apple Murex get?

The Apple Murex grows to about 13.3 cm.

Apple Murex

Phyllonotus pomum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–200 m
Max size: 13.3 cm

A robust murex snail with a knobbed, ridged shell reaching about 13 centimetres, the apple murex prowls reefs, mangroves and muddy flats from the shallows down to about 200 metres. It is a hunter, drilling into clams and other bivalves to feed.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Phyllonotus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419944.

FAQ

How deep does the Apple Murex live?: The Apple Murex (Phyllonotus pomum) is typically found at 0–200 m.
How big does the Apple Murex get?: The Apple Murex grows to about 13.3 cm.