Murex Shell

Pterochelus triformis

Pterochelus triformis - Murex Shell
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Size: 6 cm

Distribution: All SA coastal and gulf waters

Habitat: On rocks on rocky reef and coasts

Depth: Lower intertidal to subtidal

Pterochelus triformis - Murex Shell
Pterochelus triformis - Murex Shell
Pterochelus triformis - Murex Shell

This medium to large murex shell is usually heavily-encrusted and difficult to detect. It can be identified by the set of three long thin ridges on the shell, which give it a vaguely triangular shape when viewed side-on. When visible, its shell is white.