Axymene aucklandicus
NameAxymene aucklandicus
Scientific NameAxymene aucklandicus
Common NameNone found
FamilyMuricidae
GenusAxymene
Speciesaucklandicus
Geographic DistributionStewart Island, New Zealand (endemic to New Zealand)
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)15
Identifying FeaturesFusiform shell shape,Prominent axial ribs crossed by spiral cords, creating a nodulose sculpture,Moderately high spire,Ovate aperture with a short siphonal canal,Uniform light brown/reddish-brown coloration
Rarityrare
Author Citation(E. A. Smith, 1902)
Description
Two small, light brown to reddish-brown shells of the species Axymene aucklandicus. They exhibit a fusiform (spindle-shaped) shell with a moderately high spire. The shell surface is sculptured with distinct axial ribs and spiral cords, giving it a somewhat nodulose or cancellate appearance. The aperture is ovate, leading to a short siphonal canal. These specimens were collected from under low tide rock on Stewart Island, New Zealand.
