Claremontiella adiakritos
NameClaremontiella adiakritos
Scientific NameClaremontiella adiakritos
FamilyRaphitomidae
GenusClaremontiella
Speciesadiakritos
Geographic DistributionKnown from the Coral Sea, specifically off New Caledonia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)10.5
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, fusiform shape, tall spire, strong axial ribs crossed by spiral cords, and a characteristic dark brown/black and light banding pattern. The overall appearance is robustly sculptured.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sysoev & Bouchet, 2001)
Description
A small, deep-water sea snail with a fusiform shell and a tall, conical spire. Its surface is characterized by prominent, rounded axial ribs and finer spiral cords, creating a sculptured appearance. The shell exhibits a distinctive color pattern of dark brown or black blotches and bands on a lighter, often cream or pale brown background, with the darker coloration frequently accentuating the axial ribs.
