Calliostoma trotini
Calliostoma trotini is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Calliostomatidae.[2]
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| Species: | C. trotini |
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Range of distribution
This species is endemic to the Philippines. It is found in Balabac Island, Palawan.[3] It is also found in the East China Sea.
Habitat
This top shell lives at depths of about 150 m.[3]
Shell description
The shell is elevated and glossy, conical with straight whorls.[3] The protoconch is white.[3]
Overall color is light olive with a purplish iridescent shine.[3] There are darker blotches just above the suture, on the periphery.[3]
The shell height varies between 8 mm and 12 mm, and the width is up to 11 mm.[3] It is average-sized for the genus.[3]
References
- Poppe G. T., Tagaro S. P. & Dekker H. (2006). Visaya Supplement: Supplement 2: 3-228.
- WoRMS (2010). Calliostoma trotini Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker, 2006. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=389930 on 2010-05-21
- Poppe G. T., Tagaro S. P. & Dekker H. (2006). The Seguenziidae, Chilodontidae, Trochidae, Calliostomatidae & Solariellidae of the Philippine Islands. Conchbooks, Germany, Hackenheim, ISBN 3-925919-80-5.
External links
- "Calliostoma trotini". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
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