Yoka star turban
NameYoka star turban
Scientific NameGuildfordia yoka
Common NameYoka star turban
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusGuildfordia
Speciesyoka
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, particularly off the coasts of Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Shell Shapeturbinate
Average Size (mm)50-100 mm (diameter, including spines)
Identifying FeaturesThe most prominent identifying features are the 6 to 8 (sometimes more) long, slender, hollow, radiating spines extending from the periphery of the body whorl. It also has a very low spire and a granular surface texture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationJousseaume, 1899
Description
The Yoka star turban is a striking marine gastropod shell characterized by its discoidal, star-shaped form and numerous long, radiating spines. The shell has a low, almost flat spire and a granular or beaded surface. Its unique morphology makes it highly distinctive among seashells.
