Coralliophila fritschi
NameCoralliophila fritschi
Scientific NameCoralliophila fritschi
FamilyMuricidae
GenusCoralliophila
Speciesfritschi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, primarily known from the coasts of South Africa (e.g., Natal, Transkei).
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)5-20
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, solid white shell, prominent and often irregular axial ribs or nodules, and a relatively high spire. As with other Coralliophila, it lacks an operculum (though not visible in image) and has a simple outer lip with a short siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author CitationMartens, 1880
Description
A small, solid, and entirely white or off-white seashell. It exhibits a high spire and distinct, somewhat irregular axial ribs or nodules on its convex whorls, giving the shell a sculptured and robust appearance. The surface appears slightly glossy. The overall shape is conical-ovate to fusiform.
