blood-red volute
Nameblood-red volute
Scientific NameCymbiola rutila
Common NameBlood-red Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusCymbiola
SpeciesCymbiola rutila
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, primarily found off the coasts of northern and eastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) and New Caledonia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Ranges from 50 mm to 150 mm, with some exceptional specimens reaching up to 200 mm.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, smooth, ovate shell with a characteristic pattern of blood-red axial flammules on a lighter background. The living animal often displays a large, speckled foot, as seen in the image, which it uses to move across sandy substrates.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Broderip, 1836)
Description
A large, ovate, and smooth marine gastropod shell, characterized by its striking coloration. The shell exhibits a creamy to pale orange background adorned with prominent, irregular, reddish-brown to deep red axial streaks and blotches. The living animal's foot is visible, dark with numerous fine white speckles, indicating its presence on a sandy substrate.
