Arabic Volute, Alcithoe arabica, IV9422

Physical Description

One specimen is deformed; one specimen has broken lip., Medium sized volute shell with elongated shape. The shoulder is rounded and smooth, with a tall spire and a wide mouth. The outer surface is mostly a creamy pink colour with dark brown patterns.

Provenance

Species is endemic to: New Zealand

Field Collection

New Zealand

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 147 x 48 x 43mm