Pinaxia versicolor
NamePinaxia versicolor
Scientific NamePinaxia versicolor
FamilyColumbellidae
GenusPinaxia
Speciesversicolor
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Japan, and other tropical Pacific waters.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)15-25
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive pattern of irregular dark axial stripes on a light background, conical shell shape, moderately elevated spire, and a narrow aperture with a thickened outer lip characteristic of the family Columbellidae. The spire whorls are slightly convex.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby I, 1832)
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its conical to ovate-conical shape, moderately elevated spire, and distinctive color pattern. The shell features prominent, irregular dark brown axial stripes or blotches on a pale background. The aperture is narrow and elongated, with a thickened outer lip.
