Shells of South
East Queensland

Shell: moderately small to medium, light, fusiform, ranging from 34-51mm. Spire low to medium, about 27%-41% of shell height. Shoulder rounded; suture excavated, crossed by earlier varicies. Sculpture: loosely coiled, bulbous body whorl; 5-6 varices per whorl, with each varix bearing 4 subequal elongated spines flaring at the ends to become spatulate and slightly curved, these may be eroded on earlier varicies; webbing between spines. Siphonal canal about 39%-45% of shell height, elongated, straight, recurved slightly at the tip with 3-4 small, spatulate spines along length. Columella smooth Aperture ovate. Exterior Chalky white, yellowish or pinkish. Aperture white.