It's probably Chicoreus (Phyllonotus) margaritensis (Abbott, 1958) (new
name for imperialis Swainson). It has 4-6 varices vs pomum wich has 3
I got some shells from Margarita Island, Venezuela. Does
>"Murex" (not sure of the current genus) pomum occur this far
>south? It looks like this species, except that the aperture is
>a different color from the typical Florida specimen.
>
>Thanks,
>Linda
John Wolff
2640 Breezewood Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17601