Clathrate trophon
NameClathrate trophon
Scientific NameBoreotrophon clathratus
Common NameClathrate Trophon
FamilyMuricidae
GenusBoreotrophon
Speciesclathratus
Geographic DistributionArctic and subarctic waters, including the North Atlantic (e.g., Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Canada, northeastern United States) and North Pacific (e.g., Alaska, Bering Sea).
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include the strong, often frilly or lamellar axial ribs (varices) that give it a 'clathrate' or latticed appearance, a high and turreted spire, shouldered whorls, and a distinct, relatively long and straight siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1767)
Description
A predatory marine gastropod shell, commonly known as the Clathrate Trophon. It is characterized by its high, turreted spire, prominent axial ribs, and fusiform shape. This species typically inhabits cold, deep waters of the Arctic and subarctic regions, where it preys on other mollusks and invertebrates.
