Livonia joerinkensi
NameLivonia joerinkensi
Scientific NameLivonia joerinkensi
Common NameN/A
FamilyVolutidae
GenusLivonia
Speciesjoerinkensi
Geographic DistributionKnown from deep waters off Western Australia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Can reach up to 150-200 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, heavy, fusiform shell with a smooth, often glossy surface. Relatively high spire and a large body whorl. The absence of strong sculpture or prominent nodules is characteristic. The overall shape is typical of the genus Livonia.
Rarityrare
Author CitationBail & Limpus, 2005
Description
A large, heavy, fusiform (spindle-shaped) shell with a relatively high spire and a large, inflated body whorl. The shell surface is predominantly smooth, exhibiting subtle longitudinal growth lines. The color is off-white to creamy white, with no distinct patterns visible in this specimen, which appears somewhat worn. The aperture is elongated and relatively narrow.
