Aspella ponderi
NameAspella ponderi
Scientific NameAspella ponderi
Common NamePonder's Aspella
FamilyMuricidae
GenusAspella
Speciesponderi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)15-25
Identifying FeaturesProminent, rounded axial varices (usually 6-7 per whorl), deeply channeled sutures, a high turreted spire, and an ovate aperture with a distinct, short, and slightly recurved siphonal canal. The shell is thick and robust.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHouart, 2004
Description
A small to medium-sized, thick-shelled marine gastropod, characterized by its elongated, fusiform shape and prominent, rounded axial varices. The shell exhibits a high, turreted spire and a relatively short, slightly recurved siphonal canal. Its surface is typically off-white to creamy white, often with a somewhat rough or granular texture.
