Ranularia pyrum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Pear triton
pait-pait,  Pear-shaped triton,  koring-koring
Ranularia pyrum
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Ranellidae (triton shells), subfamily: Cymatiinae
Max. size:  11.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs at the low tide mark (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known throughout the Philippines (Ref. 821). C: Refs. 349, 821; M: Ref. 349; O: Ref. 821.

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