Pachycymbiola ferussacii
NamePachycymbiola ferussacii
Scientific NamePachycymbiola ferussacii
Common NameFerussac's Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusPachycymbiola
Speciesferussacii
Geographic DistributionSouthwestern Atlantic Ocean, primarily off the coasts of Argentina and Uruguay.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)150
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, ovate-fusiform shape, relatively smooth surface with growth lines, wide and simple aperture, short spire. The columella is typically smooth or with very weak plications (folds), characteristic of the genus.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Donovan, 1824)
Description
A large, ovate to fusiform shell with a relatively low spire and a wide, flaring aperture. The body whorl is prominent and smooth, though faint growth lines are visible. The shell's exterior is generally pale, ranging from off-white to light beige, with some subtle brownish or purplish tints, particularly on the spire. The interior of the aperture is smooth and whitish. The columella is typically smooth or with very weak folds (not clearly visible in this view).
