Dufresne's Volute
NameDufresne's Volute
Scientific NameZidona dufresnii
Common NameDufresne's Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusZidona
Speciesdufresnii
Geographic DistributionSouthwestern Atlantic Ocean, primarily off the coasts of Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)100-150
Identifying FeaturesLarge, smooth, and glossy fusiform shell; characteristic wavy axial color patterns; distinct siphonal canal; often a callus on the columella. The overall elegant shape and coloration are key identifiers.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Donovan, 1823)
Description
A large, fusiform sea snail shell, characterized by its smooth, glossy surface and distinctive wavy axial color patterns. The shell is robust, with a moderately tall spire and a long, narrow aperture that tapers into a distinct siphonal canal. The body whorl is large and somewhat inflated.
