Uvanilla buschii
NameUvanilla buschii
Scientific NameUvanilla buschii
Common NameBusch's Turban
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusUvanilla
Speciesbuschii
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, primarily along the coast of Baja California, Mexico, extending south.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesConical shape, thick and heavy shell, prominent spiral sculpture (cords and often nodules), distinct reddish-brown axial markings on a lighter background, and a nacreous interior. The aperture is ovate.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Philippi, 1844)
Description
A medium-sized, heavy marine gastropod shell with a conical to trochiform shape, characterized by strong spiral cords and axial markings. Its coloration typically involves a cream or light background with irregular reddish-brown blotches or streaks. The interior is distinctly nacreous.
