Amoria textilata
NameAmoria textilata
Scientific NameAmoria textilata
Common NameTextile Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusAmoria
Speciestextilata
Geographic DistributionEndemic to the waters off Western Australia, typically found in the Indo-Pacific region.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 60 to 90 mm in length, though specimens outside this range can occur.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its smooth and glossy surface, the elongated fusiform shape, and the characteristic 'textile' pattern of wavy, axial brown lines on a pale background. The spire is pointed, and the siphonal canal is well-defined.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Lamarck, 1811)
Description
An elegant and elongated marine gastropod shell, characterized by its smooth, glossy surface and distinctive textile-like color patterns. The shell is fusiform, tapering towards a moderately pointed spire and a short siphonal canal at the base. It is a prized specimen among shell collectors due to its aesthetic appeal.
