Notovoluta capricornea
NameNotovoluta capricornea
Scientific NameNotovoluta capricornea
Common NameCapricorn Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusNotovoluta
Speciescapricornea
Geographic DistributionEastern Australia, primarily off the coast of Queensland.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)25-35
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy shell surface; relatively high, pointed spire; narrow, elongated aperture; presence of distinct columellar folds (ridges) on the inner lip.
Raritycommon
Author CitationNot available from provided metadata.
Description
A medium-sized, slender, fusiform volute shell characterized by its smooth, glossy surface. It possesses a moderately high, pointed spire and a narrow, elongated aperture. Distinct columellar folds are visible on the inner lip of the aperture. The shell's coloration is typically uniform creamy white to pale yellowish-tan, sometimes with very faint, irregular brownish growth lines.
