Pterotyphis fimbriatus
NamePterotyphis fimbriatus
Scientific NamePterotyphis fimbriatus
Common NameFimbriate Typhis
FamilyMuricidae
GenusPterotyphis
Speciesfimbriatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Japan, and other tropical Pacific waters.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)20-50 mm
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive features are the prominent, fimbriated (frilly or fringed) axial varices, which give the shell a delicate, winged appearance. It also possesses a characteristic tubular siphonal canal and a distinct, often somewhat ovate or 'keyhole-shaped' aperture. The shell surface may have fine spiral sculpture between the varices.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(A. Adams, 1854)
Description
A medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its intricate and frilly sculpture. The shell is generally light in color, appearing creamy white to yellowish in the image, with some darker brown or purplish staining, particularly around the aperture and on the varices. It exhibits prominent, fimbriated (fringed or frilly) axial varices, which are characteristic of the genus. The aperture is distinct, somewhat ovate, and leads into a tubular siphonal canal, which is partially visible. The overall shape is fusiform, tapering towards the apex and the siphonal canal.
