Turbo markusrufi
NameTurbo markusrufi
Scientific NameTurbo markusrufi
Common NameMarkus Ruf's Turban Snail (proposed, based on species name)
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusTurbo
Speciesmarkusrufi
Geographic DistributionKnown from the Philippines, specifically the Sulu Sea.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-30
Identifying FeaturesSolid, turbinate shell with a conical spire. Distinctive sculpture of strong, nodulose or spiny spiral cords, particularly noticeable on the shoulder of the whorls. The color pattern of yellowish-white with dark brown/purple blotches is characteristic. The operculum, though not visible, would typically be thick and calcareous in this genus.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDekkers & Krijnen, 2021
Description
A medium-sized, turbinate seashell with a conical shape and a moderately elevated spire. The shell surface is characterized by prominent spiral cords, which appear nodulose or spiny, especially on the shoulder of the whorls. The coloration is predominantly off-white to yellowish-white, adorned with irregular dark brown or purplish-brown blotches and axial streaks, giving it a mottled appearance. The shell is solid and robust, typical of the Turbo genus.
