[5] The specific name horei is in honor of Reverend Edward Coode Hore (1848-1912) from the UK.

[1][4] Tiphobia horei has a large shell with spines, so it is easily to determine.

[6] Tiphobia horei is ovoviviparous, there are typically almost 500 embryos per time and upon being "born" each young is up to about 1.5 mm (0.06 in) long.

[7] This snail was given Endangered species status in 1996, but in 2006 this was revised to Least Concern, as it was found to be widespread within the lake and at least locally common.

[1] It is facing sedimentation, dredging and shell collecting, but these are considered to be minor threats to this species.