Canarium olydium
NameCanarium olydium
Scientific NameCanarium olydium
Common NameNone widely established; sometimes referred to as a small conch or stromb.
FamilyStrombidae
GenusCanarium
Speciesolydium
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Up to approximately 60 mm.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its moderately high, pointed spire, the large body whorl, and the thickened, flared outer lip with a prominent stromboid notch. The short, recurved siphonal canal is also characteristic. The surface may show fine spiral grooves and axial growth lines, sometimes with weak nodules on the shoulder of the whorls. Its distinctive yellowish-brown to orange-brown coloration with lighter mottling aids in identification.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Duclos, 1844)
Description
A marine gastropod shell, *Canarium olydium* is characterized by its sturdy, ovate-conical form and distinctive coloration. It features a moderately high spire, a large body whorl, and a thickened, flared outer lip with a characteristic stromboid notch. The shell's surface often displays a blend of yellowish-brown to orange-brown hues, accented by lighter bands and mottled patterns.
