Ancilla Volute
NameAncilla Volute
Scientific NameAncilla ventricosa
Common NameAncilla Volute
FamilyOlividae
GenusAncilla
Speciesventricosa
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)50
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, and highly polished shell; characteristic zigzag or wavy color patterns; a large, fleshy foot that can partially envelop the shell; and distinct columellar folds within the aperture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1811
Description
A marine gastropod mollusk, commonly known as an Ancilla Volute, characterized by its smooth, glossy, elongated shell with distinctive zigzag color patterns. The animal itself has a large, fleshy foot that often partially covers the shell, as seen in the image, moving across a sandy substrate.
