Turbo imperialis
NameTurbo imperialis
Scientific NameTurbo imperialis
Common NameImperial Turban, Imperial Turbo
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusTurbo
Speciesimperialis
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Shell Shapeturbinate
Average Size (mm)Can reach up to 100-150 mm (4-6 inches) in length.
Identifying FeaturesHeavy, solid, turbinate shell with a low spire and large body whorl. Key features include the distinctive prominent, often white, nodules or tubercles on the shell surface and its characteristic mottled color pattern. The operculum (not visible in image) is thick and calcareous.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
A robust, turbinate (top-shaped) seashell with a relatively low spire and a large, rounded body whorl. The shell surface is characterized by prominent, somewhat irregularly spaced, rounded nodules or tubercles, which appear white against the darker background in the image. The coloration is a mottled mix of yellowish-brown and greenish-brown, overlaid with irregular reddish-brown or purplish-brown blotches and streaks. The apex is lighter, almost white. This specimen displays the typical heavy and ornate features of the Imperial Turban snail.
