Vasum ceramicum has a large, thick and heavy shell that reaches a length of 59 – 160 mm. This shell is quite elongated, conical or vase-shaped (hence the common name). It has long siphonal canal, three strong, columella folds and 7-10 strong spiny tubercles in each loop. It is colored white and greys or dark brown externally, while the aperture may be colored white or pale brown.
Distribution
The species is widespread in the Mascarene Plateau, off the coast of Madagascar, and Tanzania.[2]
Habitat
This sea snail lives on lower eulittoral, rocky areas at depth of 10 to 40 m.
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