Cymbium senegalense
NameCymbium senegalense
Scientific NameCymbium senegalense
Common NameSenegalese Melon Shell
FamilyVolutidae
GenusCymbium
Speciessenegalense
Geographic DistributionWest Africa, specifically from Mauritania to Senegal and Gambia.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)100-200
Identifying FeaturesLarge, ovate, smooth shell; wide, open aperture; short, often sunken spire; relatively thin shell for its size. The overall robust, melon-like shape is distinctive.
Raritycommon
Author CitationRehder, 1959
Description
A large, ovate, and relatively smooth seashell, characteristic of the Cymbium genus. The specimen in the image is reddish-brown and partially buried in sand, showing its wide aperture. It is a marine gastropod found in West African waters.
