elegant conch
Nameelegant conch
Scientific NamePleuroploca elegans
Common NameElegant Conch
FamilyFasciolariidae
GenusPleuroploca
Specieselegans
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)70-150
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its fusiform shape, tall spire with nodulose whorls, an elongated aperture with a striking dark purplish-brown to black interior, and a prominent siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Anton, 1838)
Description
The Elegant Conch, scientifically known as *Pleuroploca elegans*, is a medium to large-sized marine gastropod belonging to the Fasciolariidae family. Its shell is distinctly fusiform and elongated, characterized by a tall, conical spire with prominent, often nodulose or axially ribbed whorls. The body whorl is large and tapers gradually into a well-defined, moderately long siphonal canal. A striking feature is its elongated, narrow aperture, which boasts a deep, glossy dark purplish-brown to almost black interior, contrasting sharply with the lighter exterior. These shells are carnivorous, preying on other mollusks, and are found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters.
