Indothais javanica
NameIndothais javanica
Scientific NameIndothais javanica
Common NameNone widely established; sometimes referred to as Javanese Rock Snail
FamilyMuricidae
GenusIndothais
Speciesjavanica
Geographic DistributionIndo-West Pacific, including Indonesia (Java) and surrounding regions.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 30 mm to 60 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesRobust, turbinate to ovate-conical shell; frequently heavily encrusted with epibionts (as seen in the image); sculpture of spiral cords and axial ribs or nodules (often obscured); wide, ovate aperture with a pale, smooth interior; short siphonal canal; presence of a dark, chitinous operculum.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Philippi, 1848)
Description
A robust, medium-sized marine gastropod shell, heavily encrusted with various epibionts such as small barnacles and tube worms, which largely obscure its natural surface sculpture and coloration. The shell is turbinate to ovate-conical with a moderately low spire. The aperture is wide and ovate, featuring a pale, smooth interior and a short siphonal canal. A dark, chitinous operculum is visible within the aperture.
