Family

Muricidae

15 species in this taxon

Muricidae (Muricidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 13 genuss with 15 known species. Key genus groups include Bolinus, Boreotrophon, Chicoreus, Coralliophila, Hexaplex, and Nucella. Among its members, 1 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Neogastropoda (Neogastropoda).