Harpulina lapponica
NameHarpulina lapponica
Scientific NameHarpulina lapponica
Common NameLapponica Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusHarpulina
Specieslapponica
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, primarily found around Sri Lanka, India, and extending to areas like the Philippines.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 50 mm to 100 mm, with many specimens around 70-90 mm.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy, fusiform shell with a moderately high spire and a large body whorl. The most distinctive feature is the pattern of dark brown, somewhat rectangular or rounded spots arranged in spiral rows on a light background. The columella typically has folds (not visible in this view but characteristic of the genus).
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1758)
Description
A medium-sized, fusiform gastropod shell with a glossy surface. It features a moderately elevated, pointed spire and a large, inflated body whorl. The shell's background color is creamy white to light tan, adorned with numerous distinct, dark reddish-brown to blackish-brown spots arranged somewhat irregularly in spiral rows across all whorls. The surface appears smooth with faint growth lines. This specimen is characteristic of the Volutidae family.
