Toad purpura
NameToad purpura
Scientific NameThais bufo
Common NameToad purpura
FamilyMuricidae
GenusThais
Speciesbufo
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including Southeast Asia (e.g., Philippines, Indonesia).
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-70
Identifying FeaturesRobust, warty shell with prominent spiral and axial sculpture; wide aperture with a distinctive bright orange-yellow interior; relatively short siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author CitationRöding, 1798
Description
A robust, medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its turbinate to ovate-conical shape and rough, sculptured surface. The exterior displays prominent spiral ridges and axial growth lines, often forming irregular nodules, giving it a warty appearance. Its coloration is a mottled pattern of off-white, light brown, and reddish-brown. The wide, ovate aperture features a striking bright orange-yellow interior that darkens to reddish-brown towards the outer lip.
