Canarium incisum
NameCanarium incisum
Scientific NameCanarium incisum
Common NameIncised Stromb
FamilyStrombidae
GenusCanarium
Speciesincisum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesModerately high spire, large body whorl, expanded and thickened outer lip with a stromboid notch (though not clearly visible in this view), and characteristic white/cream coloration with brown markings, especially on the lower shell and outer lip. The surface is generally smooth or with fine growth lines.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Wood, 1828)
Description
Canarium incisum is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Strombidae, commonly known as true conchs. Its shell is characterized by a moderately high spire, a large body whorl, and a distinctive flared outer lip. The coloration typically features a white or cream background with brown patterns, particularly on the lower part of the body whorl and outer lip.
