Turbo lajonkairii
NameTurbo lajonkairii
Scientific NameTurbo lajonkairii
Common NameLajonkair's Turban, Turban Snail
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusTurbo
Specieslajonkairii
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific Ocean.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeturbinate
Average Size (mm)Shells typically range from 50 to 100 mm (5 to 10 cm) in diameter.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its globose, turbinate shell with a low spire, the wide and ovate aperture with a highly iridescent blue-green interior, and the distinctive, flattened, frilly or spiny projections along the periphery of the body whorl. The mottled exterior coloration is also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDeshayes, 1839
Description
A marine gastropod shell, identified as Turbo lajonkairii, resting on a coral or rocky substrate covered with algae. The shell is characterized by its robust, somewhat flattened turbinate shape, prominent frilly or spiny projections along the body whorl, and a striking iridescent blue-green interior aperture. Its exterior displays a mottled pattern of browns, greens, and whites.
