Agaronia adamii
NameAgaronia adamii
Scientific NameAgaronia adamii
FamilyOlividae
GenusAgaronia
Speciesadamii
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, specifically reported from the Philippines (e.g., Cebu, Bohol).
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, highly polished surface; elongate, fusiform shape with a pointed spire; characteristic purplish-brown axial flammules on a pale background; long, narrow aperture; lack of strong columellar folds (or very weak ones).
Raritycommon
Author CitationTerzer, 1992
Description
Agaronia adamii is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Olividae. Its shell is characterized by an elongate-ovate to fusiform shape with a smooth, highly glossy surface and a moderately tall, pointed spire. The coloration typically features irregular purplish-brown or reddish-brown axial flammules and blotches on a creamy white to pale tan background, often forming distinct bands. It inhabits sandy bottoms in the Indo-Pacific region.
