Coralliophila fimbriata
NameCoralliophila fimbriata
Scientific NameCoralliophila fimbriata
Common NameFimbriate Coral Snail
FamilyMuricidae
GenusCoralliophila
Speciesfimbriata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Japan, and other tropical Pacific waters.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)10-30 mm in diameter.
Identifying FeaturesFlattened, limpet-like shell; very low or sunken spire; wide, irregular aperture; prominent concentric, frilly lamellae, especially at the margin; uniformly white or translucent coloration; typically found attached to corals.
Rarityrare
Author CitationA. Adams, 1854
Description
A species of predatory sea snail, Coralliophila fimbriata exhibits a distinctive limpet-like or cap-shaped shell. It is characterized by its low, often sunken spire and a wide, irregular aperture. The most striking feature is the series of concentric, frilly growth lamellae that give the shell a fimbriated (fringed) appearance, particularly prominent at the shell's margin. The shell is typically white to translucent white.
