Laevistrombus turturella
NameLaevistrombus turturella
Scientific NameLaevistrombus turturella
Common NameTurtle conch, Turtle Stromb
FamilyStrombidae
GenusLaevistrombus
Speciesturturella
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)60
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its robust, ovate-conical shape, the prominent thickened and flared outer lip, and the distinct stromboid notch. The spire is moderately tall and pointed, and the shell surface is generally smooth.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Röding, 1798)
Description
Laevistrombus turturella, commonly known as the Turtle conch, is a medium-sized sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Strombidae, the true conchs. Its shell is robust and heavy, characterized by a moderately tall spire and a large, inflated body whorl. The outer lip is distinctly thickened and flared, often extending upwards, and features a characteristic stromboid notch near the anterior end. The shell surface is typically smooth and can be somewhat glossy.
