Description:-

Shell small, fusiform; spire high; Body whorl half the length of total height; Sculpture formed of narrow axial ribs and thin spiral ribs inter crossing to form nodules at junctions, surface nodulose, interspaces seen between strong spiral cords with fine spiral thread. Aperture narrow with liratons within, outer lip thick and margined by a varix; Columella strong with two prominent plications on anterior side, anterior and posterior canals distinct; Colour half white or dull brown with white aperture.

Threats:-

Not reported

Remark:-

Bijukumar (2012) recorded it from Kerala coast

Habitat:-

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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)