Reticulated Volute
NameReticulated Volute
Scientific NameHarpulina reticulata
Common NameReticulated Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusHarpulina
Speciesreticulata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, specifically found in areas such as India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Sea.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)40-100
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its fusiform shape, pointed spire with subtle axial sculpture, smooth body whorl, and the characteristic wavy, flame-like axial patterns in orange/brown on a pale ground. The columella typically has strong folds.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1844)
Description
The image displays three specimens of the Reticulated Volute, characterized by their elegant fusiform (spindle-shaped) shell. Each shell features a moderately high, pointed spire and a smooth, somewhat inflated body whorl. The most striking feature is the color pattern: a creamy white or pale yellow background adorned with prominent, wavy, and irregular axial lines or flames, typically in shades of orange, reddish-brown, or chestnut. The spire often exhibits subtle axial ribbing, contributing to the 'reticulated' aspect of its common name.
