Lyria grangeri
NameLyria grangeri
Scientific NameLyria grangeri
Common NameNone found
FamilyVolutidae
GenusLyria
Speciesgrangeri
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, specifically known from areas around New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and Fiji.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 40 to 70 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its fusiform shell shape, the distinctive pattern of dark, rectangular blotches on a lighter background, and the highly colorful and patterned soft body (mantle and foot) which often partially envelops the shell. The small, brown, corneous operculum is also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby III, 1909)
Description
Lyria grangeri is a species of marine gastropod, a predatory sea snail belonging to the family Volutidae. The image displays a living specimen with its shell partially covered by its highly patterned mantle and foot. The shell is fusiform, characterized by a light background adorned with distinct dark, somewhat rectangular blotches arranged in spiral rows. The soft body of the snail is strikingly colorful, featuring intricate patterns of purple, white, and yellowish-orange spots and reticulations, which serve as camouflage against its natural habitat. A small, brown operculum is visible on the foot.
