Hexaplex (Muricanthus) nigritus 4.5" (Muricoidea: Muricidae: Muricinae)

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4.5” long by 3.5” wide by 2.75” high.

The black murex shell is commonly found in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), in Western Mexico.

Habitat
These sea snails can be found in the intertidal and subtidal waters, with sand and gravel substrate, at depths up to 60 m.