Muricidae is a large and varied taxonomic family of small to large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as murex snails or rock snails. With about 1,600 living species, the Muricidae represent almost 10% of the Neogastropoda. Additionally, 1,200 fossil species have been recognized. Numerous subfamilies are recognized, although experts disagree about the subfamily divisions and the definitions of the genera. Many muricids have unusual shells which are considered attractive by shell collectors and by interior designers.
Chorus giganteus is a species of sea snail in the family Muricidae. It is endemic to the coast of Chile, where it occurs from Antofagasta (23° S) to the south of the country at depths of 8–30 metres (26–98 ft). It is a benthic predator that lives on rocks in temperate waters. It has been overexploited by local fishermen in much of its range.
Coralliophilinae is a taxonomic group, a subfamily of about 200–250 sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks commonly known as the coral snails or coral shells. This is a subfamily within the very large family Muricidae, the murex or rock snails.
Cytharomorula ambonensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Cytharomorula danigoi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Cytharomorula grayi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Cytharomorula lefevreiana is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Cytharomorula paucimaculata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Cytharomorula pinguis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Cytharomorula springsteeni is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Cytharomorula vexillum is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Muricodrupa fenestrata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Vokesimurex messorius, common name the Mesorius murex, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Calotrophon is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Cytharomorula is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Morula is a genus of small, predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Pascula is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Vaughtia is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Ergalataxinae is a taxonomic subfamily of small to medium-sized predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks within the family Muricidae, the rock snails. In this subfamily, the aragonitic shell has 0–2 varices.
Cytharomorula dollfusi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
