Calliostoma swinneni
Calliostoma swinneni is a species of marine gastropod mollusc in the family Calliostomatidae.[2]
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| apertural view of the shell of Calliostoma swinneni | |
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| (unranked): | clade Vetigastropoda |
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| Tribe: | Calliostomatini |
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| Species: | C. swinneni |
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Range of distribution
This species is endemic to the Philippines.[3] It is found in Aliguay Island, Mindanao.[3]
Habitat
This top shell lives at depths of about 100 m.[3]
Shell description
The shape of the shell is high conical.[3] The first whorls are straight but later whorls are concave.[3]
Coloration of the shell is cream white or with faint brown flecks.[3]
The shell height is up to 13 mm, and the width is up to 10 mm. It is small for the genus.[3]
References
- Poppe G. T., Tagaro S. P. & Dekker H. (2006). Visaya Supplement: Supplement 2: 3-228.
- WoRMS (2010). Calliostoma swinneni Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker, 2006. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=389929 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.
- Bouchet, P.; Fontaine, B. (2009). List of new marine species described between 2002-2006. Census of Marine Life.
External links
- "Calliostoma swinneni". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
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