Callipara bullatiana
NameCallipara bullatiana
Scientific NameCallipara bullatiana
Common NameBullate Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusCallipara
Speciesbullatiana
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, specifically off the coasts of South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal), Mozambique, and Madagascar.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)50-100
Identifying FeaturesElongate-ovate to fusiform shell, moderately high spire, large and smooth body whorl, long and narrow aperture. The columella typically bears several strong folds (though not clearly visible in this image). The outer lip is simple and sharp. Coloration as described.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Weinkauff, 1878)
Description
Callipara bullatiana is a species of medium-sized sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae, commonly known as volutes. Its shell is characterized by an elongate-ovate to fusiform shape, a moderately high spire, and a large, smooth body whorl. The aperture is long and narrow, and the shell typically exhibits warm brownish-orange hues with potential mottling. This deep-water species is found in the Indo-Pacific region.
