Notovoluta occidua
NameNotovoluta occidua
Scientific NameNotovoluta occidua
FamilyVolutidae
GenusNotovoluta
Speciesoccidua
Geographic DistributionWestern Australia, primarily off the coast of Perth and extending northwards.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)35
Identifying FeaturesElongated fusiform shape; prominent, somewhat stepped spire; smooth to faintly axially ribbed surface; long, narrow aperture; and a columella with several distinct, oblique folds (typically 3-4). The characteristic pale coloration with irregular reddish-brown markings is also a key feature.
Raritycommon
Author CitationCotton, 1946
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its elongated, fusiform shape and prominent spire. The shell surface is generally smooth but may exhibit subtle axial ribbing, particularly on the earlier whorls. The aperture is long and narrow, and the columella features distinct folds. The coloration is typically pale with irregular darker markings.
