Alcithoe wilsonae
NameAlcithoe wilsonae
Scientific NameAlcithoe wilsonae
Common NameNone widely recognized
FamilyVolutidae
GenusAlcithoe
Specieswilsonae
Geographic DistributionEndemic to New Zealand, primarily found off the North Island, particularly the east coast.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)80-140 mm
Identifying FeaturesFusiform shape, smooth and glossy surface, relatively high spire, distinct purplish coloration at the anterior end (siphonal canal and columella), and a well-developed siphonal canal. The protoconch is typically smooth and dome-shaped.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Powell, 1963)
Description
A medium to large-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its fusiform shape, relatively high spire, and smooth, glossy surface. The shell is typically pale cream to off-white, often with a distinctive purplish coloration at the anterior end (siphonal canal). It is a deep-water species endemic to New Zealand.
