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 over 1,700 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.
Latiaxis is a genus of medium-sized sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Muricidae, subfamily Coralliophilinae, the coral snails or coral shells.
Latiaxis lischkeanus is a species of medium-sized sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the subfamily Coralliophilinae of the family Muricidae.
Babelomurex cariniferus, common name Babel's latiaxis, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Babelomurex dalli is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Babelomurex finchii, common name Finch's latiaxis, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Babelomurex japonicus, common name the Japanese latiaxis, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Babelomurex longispinosus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Babelomurex spinosus, common name the spiny latiaxis, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Latiaxis bernardi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Latiaxis mawae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Latiaxis pilsbryi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Conopleura latiaxisa is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Drilliidae.
Coralliophila infantula is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Hirtomurex nakamurai is a species of sea snail. It is a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae, which are the murex snails or rock snails.
Hirtomurex oyamai is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Latiaxis cerinamarumai is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Latiaxis filiaris is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Latiaxis hayashii is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Latiaxis naskensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
