Babelomurex purpuratus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.
Description
The length of the shell attains 22 mm. Distribution This marine species occurs off the Philippines.
References
Steyn, D. G. & Lussi, M. (2005). Offshore shells of southern Africa: A pictorial guide to more than 750 gastropods. Published by the authors. pp. i–vi, 1–289.
External links Chenu J. C. (1859-1862). Manuel de Conchyliologie et de Paléontologie conchyliologique.. Paris Vol. 1: pp. VII + 508 [1859. Vol. 2]