Thais clavigera; rock shell
A species of predatory sea snail found in East Asian coastal waters. Often used in biological or culinary contexts.
Thais clavigera is often seen on rocky shores in the intertidal zone.
In this region, Thais clavigera is sometimes eaten.
Hiragana spelling, also used.
Kanji form; rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji form; very rare.
The name イボニシ (疣螺) likely derives from 疣 (ibo, 'wart') and 螺 (nishi, 'snail'), referring to the shell's warty texture. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.