Doxander operosus
NameDoxander operosus
Scientific NameDoxander operosus
Common NameOperose Conch
FamilyStrombidae
GenusDoxander
Speciesoperosus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)40-70
Identifying FeaturesElongated, fusiform shell with a tall, conical spire and numerous whorls. The shell surface is sculptured with fine axial ribs and spiral grooves. The living animal displays prominent eye stalks and a distinctive claw-shaped operculum. Coloration is typically light brown with darker axial markings.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Röding, 1798)
Description
A living specimen of Doxander operosus, a medium-sized sea snail, is captured on a dark, decaying leaf on a sandy or muddy substrate. The animal is partially extended from its elongated, fusiform shell, revealing its head with prominent eye stalks and its foot with a visible claw-shaped operculum. The shell exhibits a tall, conical spire with numerous whorls, characterized by fine axial ribs and spiral grooves. Its coloration is predominantly light brown to cream, with subtle darker brown axial streaks or blotches, particularly on the upper whorls.
