Chicoreus palmarosae

Rose-branch murex
Escargot chicorée

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 5 and 30 Meters.
Common species.
Imitates a rock or a coral.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
Imitates a rock or a coral.

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 13 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks - Carrion

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!