Notovoluta verconis
NameNotovoluta verconis
Scientific NameNotovoluta verconis
Common NameVerco's Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusNotovoluta
Speciesverconis
Geographic DistributionEndemic to southern Australia, primarily found off the coasts of South Australia and Western Australia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)30-70 mm (can occasionally reach up to 80 mm)
Identifying FeaturesFusiform shell shape; moderately tall, conical spire with slightly rounded whorls; presence of axial folds or ribs, especially on the spire and upper body whorl; smooth to finely sculptured surface; creamy white to pale beige coloration with subtle reddish-brown markings; typically has several strong columellar plicae (internal folds, not visible in image but characteristic of the family).
Raritycommon
Author CitationHedley, 1914
Description
Notovoluta verconis, commonly known as Verco's Volute, is a medium-sized marine gastropod shell belonging to the family Volutidae. The shell is typically fusiform (spindle-shaped) with a moderately tall, conical spire and a large, somewhat inflated body whorl. Its surface is generally smooth but often exhibits axial folds or ribs, particularly on the spire and upper body whorl. The coloration is usually a creamy white to pale beige, often adorned with irregular, faint reddish-brown or orange-brown axial streaks or blotches.
