Mitrella tenebrosa
Mitrella tenebrosa is a species of sea snail in the family Columbellidae, the dove snails.[2] Its specific name tenebrosa refers to its dark colour.[3]
| Mitrella tenebrosa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Columbellidae |
| Genus: | Mitrella |
| Species: | M. tenebrosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Mitrella tenebrosa Rolan, 2005[1] | |
Distribution and habitat
The species is endemic São Tomé Island where it may occur at depths greater than 15–20 m.[3]
References
- Rolán E. 2005. Columbellidae (Gastropoda, Neogastropoda) of the gulf of Guinea with the description of eight new species. Iberus 23(2): 119-156. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 17 April 2010.
- Mitrella tenebrosa Rolan, 2005. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 17 April 2010.
- Rolán E. 2005. Columbellidae (Gastropoda, Neogastropoda) of the gulf of Guinea with the description of eight new species. Iberus 23(2): 119–156
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