Poirieria zelandica
# Poirieria zelandica

Poirieria zelandica, common name the spiny murex, is a species of large predatory sea snail with an operculum. It is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the rock snails or murex snails.

## Description

Shells of Poirieria zelandica can reach a size of 35–65 millimetres (1.4–2.6 in). These shells are roughly fusiforms, with long, straight spines. The aperture is ovate and large. The outer lip is thin.

## Distribution

This species can be found in Tasmania and New Zealand.

## Gallery

* A shallow water, beachworn example of Poirieria zelandicus illustrating an anterior canal still visible from the previous growth stage
* Shell
