channeled turban
Namechanneled turban
Scientific NameTurbo canaliculatus
Common NameChanneled Turban
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusTurbo
Speciescanaliculatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)50
Identifying FeaturesRobust turbinate shape, prominent spiral cords that can be nodulose, and a characteristic (though sometimes subtle in worn specimens) channeled suture. The operculum is calcareous and thick. The shell surface often has a somewhat rough texture due to the strong sculpture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
A robust, turbinate seashell belonging to the family Turbinidae. It is characterized by its solid structure, moderately elevated spire, and prominent spiral cords that can sometimes appear nodulose. The shell typically exhibits a brownish background color, often mottled or streaked with white, cream, or lighter brown patches, particularly on the raised sculptural elements. While its common name suggests a channeled suture, this feature can vary in prominence and may be less obvious in worn specimens. The aperture is large and rounded, and the operculum is thick and calcareous.
