Canarium wilsonorum
NameCanarium wilsonorum
Scientific NameCanarium wilsonorum
Common NameWilson's Canarium
FamilyStrombidae
GenusCanarium
Specieswilsonorum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, particularly known from Western Australia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)20-35
Identifying FeaturesModerately tall, conical spire; relatively smooth body whorl with fine growth lines; thickened, slightly flared outer lip with distinct internal lirae; short, broad siphonal canal; characteristic color pattern of pale background with irregular darker blotches. The columella is smooth.
Raritycommon
Author CitationAbbott, 1967
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its fusiform shape, moderately elevated spire, and distinct color patterns. The shell surface is generally smooth with fine growth lines. The aperture is elongated, and the outer lip is thickened and often shows internal denticulations or lirae. The siphonal canal is short.
