Euroscaphella lamberti
NameEuroscaphella lamberti
Scientific NameEuroscaphella lamberti
Common NameLambert's Volute (derived from species name)
FamilyVolutidae
GenusEuroscaphella
Specieslamberti
Geographic DistributionKnown from deep waters off South Africa.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)65
Identifying FeaturesFusiform shape, prominent conical spire, twisted columella (visible due to breakage), dark coloration, and deep-water habitat. The shell surface appears somewhat eroded or mineralized.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby III, 1897)
Description
A broken and weathered shell of Euroscaphella lamberti, a deep-water volute. The shell exhibits a fusiform (spindle-shaped) outline with a prominent, conical spire. The aperture is largely broken, revealing the internal structure of the columella, which appears twisted. The shell's exterior is a dark grey to black, possibly indicating fossilization or heavy mineralization, with some lighter, chalky areas of erosion or encrustation. It rests on a millimeter-grid background, allowing for size estimation.
