Indothais rufotincta
NameIndothais rufotincta
Scientific NameIndothais rufotincta
Common NameRed-stained Rock Snail
FamilyMuricidae
GenusIndothais
Speciesrufotincta
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and East African coasts.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesThick and heavy shell; prominent nodulose sculpture from axial ribs and spiral cords; ovate aperture with a strongly denticulate/crenulated outer lip; characteristic dark brown/reddish-brown margin on the outer lip; short siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Blainville, 1832)
Description
A medium-sized, robust marine gastropod shell, characterized by its thick, heavy structure and sculptured surface. The shell exhibits a turbinate to ovate-conical shape with a moderately elevated spire and a large, inflated body whorl. Its exterior is adorned with prominent axial ribs and spiral cords, creating a nodulose or somewhat rough texture. The aperture is ovate, featuring a thickened and internally crenulated (denticulate) outer lip, which is distinctly bordered by a dark brown to reddish-brown band. The interior of the aperture is smooth and light-colored, leading to a short siphonal canal.
