Brazilian Volute
NameBrazilian Volute
Scientific NameZidona dufresnei
Common NameBrazilian Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusZidona
Speciesdufresnei
Geographic DistributionAtlantic coast of South America, primarily Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)100-200
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, glossy surface, ovate-fusiform shape, short spire, and characteristic blunt nodules on the shoulder of the body whorl. The columella is smooth and lacks folds or plications.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDonovan, 1823
Description
A large, glossy marine gastropod shell, typically ovate to fusiform in shape, characterized by a smooth, yellowish-orange to light brown surface. It features a relatively short spire and a prominent body whorl with distinct, blunt nodules on its shoulder. The aperture is large, and the columella is smooth.
