Ramose Murex
Chicoreus ramosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
The ramose murex is a large, heavily spined sea snail reaching about 33 centimetres, often half buried in coarse sand and rubble down to around 50 metres. It hunts clams and other snails, drilling or prying them open, and is collected across the Indo Pacific for its shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Chicoreus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 558787.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ramose Murex live?
- The Ramose Murex (Chicoreus ramosus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Ramose Murex dangerous to divers?
- The Ramose Murex is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ramose Murex get?
- The Ramose Murex grows to about 33 cm.