plicate conch
Nameplicate conch
Scientific NameEngina plicata
Common NamePlicate Engina
FamilyBuccinidae
GenusEngina
Speciesplicata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other tropical Pacific islands.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)25
Identifying FeaturesKey features include the strong, rounded axial ribs (plications) that extend from the suture to the base, particularly prominent on the spire. The aperture is relatively narrow, and the outer lip may have small denticles internally. The siphonal canal is short and slightly recurved.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1846)
Description
A small, pale, fusiform marine gastropod shell characterized by prominent axial ribs (plications) on its spire and body whorl. The shell has a conical spire and a relatively short siphonal canal. The specimen shown is uniformly cream to white in color.
