Zebra Volute
NameZebra Volute
Scientific NameAmoria undulata
Common NameZebra Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusAmoria
Speciesundulata
Geographic DistributionSouthern Australia, including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and New South Wales.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)50-100
Identifying FeaturesThe most prominent identifying feature is the pattern of bold, regular, axial reddish-brown stripes on a light background. Its smooth, fusiform shape and the characteristic volute aperture also aid in identification.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Lamarck, 1804)
Description
An elegant marine gastropod shell, characterized by its smooth, elongated, and fusiform shape. The shell exhibits a striking pattern of regular, reddish-brown axial stripes against a pale, creamy background, resembling a zebra's markings. The spire is moderately elevated and pointed, and the aperture is long and narrow, typical of the Volutidae family.
