Black-Spined Murex
Murex ternispina
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
Armed with long spines along its shell, the black spined murex prowls shallow seabeds down to about sixty metres. Like other murex snails it preys on clams and other shellfish, and its ornate shell and flesh are both gathered and sold locally.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Murex
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 730433.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Spined Murex live?
- The Black-Spined Murex (Murex ternispina) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Black-Spined Murex dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Spined Murex is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Spined Murex get?
- The Black-Spined Murex grows to about 12 cm.