Livonia roadnightae
NameLivonia roadnightae
Scientific NameLivonia roadnightae
Common NameRoadnight's Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusLivonia
Speciesroadnightae
Geographic DistributionSouthern Australia, including off the coasts of Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)100-200
Identifying FeaturesLarge, heavy, ovate-fusiform shell; moderately elevated, stepped spire with a prominent, smooth, bulbous protoconch; smooth, glossy surface; creamy white to pale yellowish-brown base color with faint brown axial streaks; wide aperture; typically 3-4 strong, oblique columellar folds (not visible in image).
Raritycommon
Author Citation(McCoy, 1881)
Description
Livonia roadnightae, commonly known as Roadnight's Volute, is a large and heavy marine gastropod shell. It features an ovate-fusiform shape with a moderately elevated, somewhat stepped spire culminating in a prominent, smooth, and bulbous protoconch. The body whorl is large and inflated, leading to a wide aperture. The shell surface is typically smooth and glossy, often displaying fine growth lines. Its coloration is predominantly creamy white to pale yellowish-brown, adorned with irregular, faint brown or tan axial streaks and blotches, particularly noticeable on the body whorl. The columella typically possesses strong, oblique folds, though these are not visible in the provided image.
