4. Turricula javana (Linn., 1767)

1767. Murex javana Linnaeus: Sys, Nat., ed: 12: 555

2003. Turricula javana: Subba Rao, Rec. zool. Surv. India, Occ. Paper No. 192: 324, Pl. 84, Figs. 8 & 9.

Material examined: 3

Measurement: Length: 3.9-6.3cm, Breadth: 1.9-2.6cm

Remarks: Marine in habitat, the shells were death and intact.

Distribution: Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal.