Lyria mitraeformis
NameLyria mitraeformis
Scientific NameLyria mitraeformis
Common NameMitre-shaped Lyria
FamilyVolutidae
GenusLyria
Speciesmitraeformis
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, particularly known from waters around Australia (e.g., Queensland, New South Wales) and New Caledonia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)30-70
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, fusiform shell with distinctive dark axial banding and blotches. The aperture is narrow and smooth, lacking strong columellar folds typical of some other Volutidae, though some faint folds may be present. The siphonal canal is short.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLamarck, 1811
Description
A medium-sized, fusiform seashell with a smooth, glossy surface. The shell exhibits a striking pattern of irregular, dark brown to black axial bands and blotches over a creamy white or pale yellowish background. The spire is moderately elevated, and the body whorl is large and somewhat inflated. The aperture is relatively narrow, smooth, and typically yellowish to orange internally, with a distinct siphonal canal.
