Ministrombus athenius
NameMinistrombus athenius
Scientific NameMinistrombus athenius
Common NameAthenian Conch
FamilyStrombidae
GenusMinistrombus
Speciesathenius
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)30-50
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its relatively small size for a conch, the distinct axial reddish-brown to orange-brown color patterns on a white background, a pointed spire, and a thickened, slightly flared outer lip. The overall shape is robust and conical.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Duclos, 1844)
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod, commonly known as a conch, characterized by its distinctive conical spire and patterned shell. The specimen in the image displays a clean, well-preserved shell resting on a sandy seabed, indicative of its natural habitat.
