Tylothais savignyi
NameTylothais savignyi
Scientific NameTylothais savignyi
Common NameNone found
FamilyMuricidae
GenusTylothais
Speciessavignyi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean (East Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Seychelles), and Western Pacific (e.g., Philippines, Indonesia, Australia).
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesHeavily sculptured shell with prominent axial ribs and spiral cords forming strong nodules or blunt spines. The overall texture is rough. The aperture is ovate with a relatively short siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Deshayes, 1844)
Description
A robust, medium-sized marine gastropod shell, typically turbinate to broadly ovate-conical in shape. It features a heavily sculptured surface with prominent axial ribs and spiral cords that often form strong nodules or blunt spines, particularly on the shoulder. The shell color is variable, commonly dark brown, purplish-brown, or grayish, sometimes exhibiting lighter spiral bands. The aperture is ovate, and the outer lip may have internal denticles. This species is a predator found in intertidal to shallow subtidal rocky and reef habitats across the Indo-Pacific.
