Hunter's Volute
NameHunter's Volute
Scientific NameAmoria hunterae
Common NameHunter's Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusAmoria
Specieshunterae
Geographic DistributionEndemic to the waters off the coast of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)75
Identifying FeaturesThe distinctive wavy axial color patterns, smooth and glossy shell surface, ovate-conical shape, and pointed spire are key identifying features. The columella typically has several strong folds, characteristic of the genus *Amoria*.
Raritycommon
Author CitationIredale, 1931
Description
Hunter's Volute is a marine gastropod mollusk characterized by its moderately large, ovate-conical shell. The shell typically features a creamy white to pale beige background color, adorned with striking and irregular reddish-brown to dark brown axial patterns, often appearing as wavy lines or blotches. It possesses a moderately elevated, pointed spire and a relatively smooth, glossy surface. This predatory snail inhabits sandy or muddy substrates in subtidal waters.
