Coralliophila bulbiformis
NameCoralliophila bulbiformis
Scientific NameCoralliophila bulbiformis
Common NameNone widely recognized (sometimes descriptively called Bulbous Coral Snail)
FamilyCoralliophilidae
GenusCoralliophila
Speciesbulbiformis
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea (e.g., Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Lesser Antilles), and Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)15
Identifying FeaturesStrong, prominent cancellate sculpture formed by intersecting spiral cords and axial lamellae, resulting in a nodulose or corrugated surface. Bulbous body whorl and relatively short siphonal canal.
Dietparasite
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Conrad, 1840)
Description
A marine gastropod shell characterized by its robust, turbinate to fusiform shape and prominent, cancellate sculpture. The shell surface features strong spiral cords intersected by axial lamellae, creating a nodulose or corrugated texture. It typically exhibits a light, creamy beige or off-white coloration, sometimes with brownish highlights, as seen in the image. The spire is moderately high, and the body whorl is somewhat bulbous.
