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Arabic Volute, Alcithoe arabica, IV9424

Physical Description

Medium sized volute shell with a rounded shoulder, a tall spire and a wide mouth. The seams of the spire and body whorl have a black stain, probably from the substrate it was collected from.

Provenance

Species is endemic to:

Field Collection

360' of water 140 below sea bed.

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 112 x 48 x 38mm

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