Pink Murex is also known as Hexaplex Erythrostomus is a marine gastropod in the family Muricidae or commonly known as murex snails, they are predators that hunt other mollusks for food. 

The pink murex gets its name from its inner portion of its shell that is often a glossy pink color. they can be found from Mexico to Peru along the western coast, pink murex is a lovely shell that due to its shape makes for a great air plant holder as well as great for decorative craft projects