Alarcon volute
NameAlarcon volute
Scientific NameVolutocorbis alarconi
Common NameAlarcon Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusVolutocorbis
Speciesalarconi
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific, primarily off the coast of Mexico, particularly in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez).
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)70
Identifying FeaturesElongated fusiform shape, moderately high spire, wide ovate aperture, and typically several columellar folds (not clearly visible in this worn specimen). The overall slender yet robust form and faint axial sculpture are characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Clench & Turner, 1959)
Description
A marine gastropod shell, appearing somewhat eroded, with a fusiform (spindle-shaped) outline. It features a moderately high spire and a wide, ovate aperture. The surface, though worn, shows faint indications of axial growth lines or ribs. The shell is uniformly pale cream to off-white in color, suggesting it may be a weathered or subfossil specimen.
