Caltrop Murex
Murex tribulus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 10.5 cm
- For divers: safe
Its shell bristles with long curving spines like a caltrop, giving this murex both protection and a name. A predatory snail of shallow water, it is taken locally for food while the empty spiny shell is prized by collectors.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Murex
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 743630.
FAQ
- How deep does the Caltrop Murex live?
- The Caltrop Murex (Murex tribulus) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Caltrop Murex dangerous to divers?
- The Caltrop Murex is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Caltrop Murex get?
- The Caltrop Murex grows to about 10.5 cm.