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Chicoreus pomum
Chicoreus pomum (Gmelin, 1791)
Apple murex
Chicoreus pomum
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells)
Max. size:  13.3 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 200 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Caribbean.
Diagnosis:  Shell heavy, thick, with rough surface. Sculpture of numerous spiral cords and axial ribs, spines absent. Varices strong but spineless. Siphonal canal curved. Colour: tan to brown, outer lip with 3 or 4 dark blotches. Aperture glossy, ivory, buff, salmon, or yellow, with dark brown spot on apical end of parietal wall.
Biology:  This species is found offshore, in coral reefs, cienaga facies, and mangroves, particularly on coral, rubble, rock, sand, seagrass and shell habitats (Ref. 83934). Diet: Bivalves (Ref. 355).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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