Description:-

Shell small up to 23mm in length; spire elevated and taller than body whorl; sutures distinct; Sculpture composed of strong axial ribs intermittent with occasional varices and spiral cords; Aperture small and lirate within; varix seen at the margin of outer lip; small plications seen on columella; anterior canal short; colour yellowish with white aperture.

Threats:-

Not reported

Remark:-

Bijukumar (2012) recorded the presence of this species from Kerala coast.

Habitat:-

Synonyms:-

Hindsia acuminata (Reeve, 1844)
Hindsia suturalis A. Adams, 1855
Hindsia varicifera A. Adams, 1855
Triton acuminatus Reeve, 1844 (original combination)

References:-

Biju Kumar, A. 2012. ‘Kerala Theerathe Kadal Jeevikal’ (Marine Animals of Kerala coast- A Field Guide). Kerala State Biodiversity Board, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 304 pp. (In Malayalam)