Cymbiola oblita
NameCymbiola oblita
Scientific NameCymbiola oblita
Common NameOblita Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusCymbiola
Speciesoblita
Geographic DistributionEndemic to Australia, specifically found in the waters off Queensland.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)60-120 mm
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive checkered pattern of reddish-brown on an orange background, robust shell with prominent shoulder knobs or spines, fusiform shape, and the characteristic dark, speckled mantle/foot with a yellow margin.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Smith, 1909)
Description
A marine gastropod mollusk, commonly known as the Oblita Volute, characterized by its robust, fusiform shell with a distinctive checkered pattern of reddish-brown markings on an orange to pinkish-orange background. The shell often features prominent knobs or spines on the shoulder. It is typically found on sandy or muddy substrates in tropical waters, with the animal's foot displaying a striking dark coloration with lighter spots and a yellow margin.
