Description of Two New Species of Chicomurex from the Philippine Islands (Gastropoda: Muricidae) with Update of the Philippines Species and Rehabilitation of Chicomurex gloriosus (Shikama, 1977)

Abstract

Four species of Chicomurex are discussed and illustrated. Two new species are described from the Philippines, with geographical distribution extending to New Caledonia for one. Chicomurex gloriosus (Shikama, 1977) is reinstated as a valid name and C. venustulus (Rehder & Wilson, 1975) is restricted to the Marquesas Islands. Seven species are listed from the Philippines.