Fulgoraria chinoi
NameFulgoraria chinoi
Scientific NameFulgoraria chinoi
Common NameChino's Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusFulgoraria
Specieschinoi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, primarily off Taiwan and the Philippines.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)100-200
Identifying FeaturesLarge, fusiform shell with a moderately high spire, distinctive axial color patterns, and a smooth, bulbous protoconch. The columella typically features 3-4 strong folds (though not clearly visible from this image angle). The overall robust and elongated form is characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationKuroda & Habe, 1950
Description
A large, fusiform marine gastropod shell, commonly known as Chino's Volute. It exhibits a creamy to orange-brown coloration with distinctive axial patterns. Found in deep waters of the Indo-Pacific, particularly off Taiwan and the Philippines. The specimen in the image displays a well-preserved, elongated shell with a prominent spire and a wide, peach-colored aperture.
