Canarium maculatum is a marine species of snail, a gastropod mollusk in the family Strombidae, known as the true conchs.
This species was introduced to the marine aquarium hobby where it is quite popular due to its small size and its willingness to reproduce in captivity.
Canarium maculatum is a small snail, growing to sizes of less than one inch in length.
[2] The shell is a creamy off-white color with varying streaks and spots of orange, yellow, and brown.
[3][4] C. maculatum is most common near atolls, coral islands, and barrier reefs.