Dolomena labiosa explained

Dolomena labiosa, commonly known as the thick-lipped conch, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Strombidae, the true conchs.

Description

The shell size varies between 20 mm and 65 mm.

Distribution

This species is distributed in the Indian Ocean along Madagascar and Tanzania; in the Pacific Ocean along the Fiji Islands.

References

• Dautzenberg, Ph. (1929). Mollusques testacés marins de Madagascar. Faune des Colonies Francaises, Tome III
• Dekkers A.M. & Liverani V. (2011 ["2010"]) Redescription of Strombus labiosus Wood, 1828 (Gastropoda: Strombidae) with description of a new species. Gloria Maris 49(5-6): 107-119. [Published 20 Jan. 2011]