Japanese conch
NameJapanese conch
Scientific NameFasciolaria japonica
Common NameJapanese conch, Japanese Fasciolaria
FamilyFasciolariidae
GenusFasciolaria
Speciesjaponica
Geographic DistributionWestern Pacific Ocean, including the waters around Japan, Korea, and China.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Can range from 80 mm to 200 mm in length, with typical adult specimens around 100-150 mm.
Identifying FeaturesHigh, pointed spire with distinct, rounded axial ribs on the upper whorls; a large, relatively smooth body whorl; a long, prominent siphonal canal; and an elongated aperture. The columella is typically smooth.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Dunker, 1882)
Description
The Japanese conch, *Fasciolaria japonica*, is a species of large predatory sea snail belonging to the family Fasciolariidae. Its shell is typically fusiform (spindle-shaped) with a high, pointed spire and a long siphonal canal. The surface is generally smooth or finely sculptured, often exhibiting distinct axial ribs on the early whorls. It is a carnivorous species found in the Western Pacific.
