Indothais malayensis
NameIndothais malayensis
Scientific NameIndothais malayensis
FamilyMuricidae
GenusIndothais
Speciesmalayensis
Geographic DistributionIndo-West Pacific, specifically known from Malaysia and Thailand, and potentially other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesCharacterized by its ovate-conical shape, distinct spiral sculpture (cords or ridges) on the shell surface, and a relatively short siphonal canal. The overall appearance is robust, typical of many muricid snails found in intertidal environments.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Kool, 2009)
Description
A marine gastropod shell, *Indothais malayensis*, partially visible amidst dried or decaying seaweed on what appears to be a rocky or sandy intertidal substrate. The shell exhibits an ovate-conical shape with visible spiral sculpture and a predominantly grayish-brown coloration, accented by lighter, possibly whitish or yellowish, patches.
