Turbo walteri
NameTurbo walteri
Scientific NameTurbo walteri
Common NameWalter's Turban Snail
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusTurbo
Specieswalteri
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions such as the Philippines and Indonesia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeturbinate
Average Size (mm)45
Identifying FeaturesSolid, turbinate shell; smooth, glossy surface; distinctive brown and cream mottled pattern; pearly white aperture interior; yellowish outer lip. Possesses a calcareous operculum (not visible in image).
Raritycommon
Author CitationMcLean, 1994
Description
A medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its solid, turbinate shape with a relatively low spire and a large, rounded body whorl. The exterior surface is smooth and glossy, displaying a distinctive pattern of brown with irregular cream or white blotches and axial streaks. The aperture is large, ovate, and features a pearly white interior, often with a yellowish-cream outer lip. This species is a type of turban snail.
