Lined conch
NameLined conch
Scientific NameCanarium vittatum
Common NameLined conch
FamilyStrombidae
GenusCanarium
Speciesvittatum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)30-70
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include the striking reddish-brown spiral lines on a lighter background, the presence of nodular or axially ribbed shoulders on the body whorl and spire, and a characteristic flared outer lip. Like other Strombidae, it possesses a stromboid notch near the anterior end of the outer lip.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1758)
Description
The Lined conch is a medium-sized marine gastropod shell characterized by its distinctive color pattern of prominent spiral lines. The shell is robust, with a conical-ovate to fusiform shape, a moderately high spire, and a flared outer lip. Its surface often features axial ribs or nodules, particularly on the shoulder of the whorls.
